Best 8 Meat Loaf Potato Surprise Recipes

MASHED POTATO MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water, milk, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in potato flakes. Let stand for 30 seconds. Fluff with a fork; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, green pepper, onion, pepper and remaining salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., On a piece of waxed paper, pat beef mixture into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spoon mashed potatoes lengthwise down the center third to within 1 in. of edges. Bring long sides over potatoes to meet in center; seal seam and edges., Place seam side up in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes; drain. Pour V8 juice over loaf. Top with ketchup. , Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

MASHED POTATO-STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• For the mashed potatoes: Poke each potato with a fork several times and microwave until soft, about 15 minutes (or use your microwave?s potato setting). Cool until you are able to handle them with a towel, about 2 minutes. Halve the potatoes and scoop out the flesh with a spoon and discard the skin. Mash the potatoes and butter in a medium bowl until smooth then fold in the sour cream, chives and 1 teaspoon salt until well combined. Set aside.
• For the meatloaf: Toast the bread crumbs in a dry skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside. Add the oil, onions, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to the skillet and cook, stirring, until onions are tender, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Add the onion mixture to the bread crumbs along with the meatloaf mix, Parmesan and Worcestershire sauce. Toss and mix gently. Add the eggs and mix it completely into the meat mixture.
• Transfer 1/2 of the meatloaf mixture to the prepared baking sheet and gently press into a 12- by-3-inch rectangle. Gently create a well down the middle of the meatloaf mixture with a 1/2-inch wall on all four sides. Spoon the mashed potato mixture into the well. Working with a quarter of the remaining meatloaf mixture, gently flatten the mixture with the palms of your hands. Lay the meatloaf mixture over 1/2 of the mashed potatoes. Repeat with the remaining meatloaf mixture ensuring the potatoes are completely enclosed.
• For the glaze: Whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar in a small bowl. Spoon the glaze evenly over the entire loaf.
• Bake until an instant read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the center of the loaf, about 45 minutes.
• While the meatloaf is cooking, cook the peas according to package directions. Toss with the butter and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Slice and serve the meatloaf with butter, black pepper and the peas.

EPIC MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preparation: Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a bakesheet with foil. Place bread and parmesan in a food processor and pulse until coarsely crumbed; transfer to a bowl. Whisk milk and cream cheese until combined, then pour it over the bread crumbs and stir to combine; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine and thoroughly mix together ketchup and apricot jam. Halve mixture into separate bowls; set aside.
• Place egg, salt, pepper, ground mustard in a bowl and beat until combined. Add in half of ketchup mixture and mix to combine. Add in ground beef and mix to combine. Fold in bread mixture and mix to combine (do not over mix).
• To assemble: Halve the meat mixture and place one half on the bake sheet. Form into a loaf and create a well with a 1/2 inch wall along the perimeter of loaf. Fill well with mashed potatoes. Place cheddar cheese slices on top. Place remaining meat mixture on top of cheese slices and smooth out to an even finish making sure the center stuffing is fully covered and sealed in. Brush remaining ketchup mixture all over the outside of meat loaf. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes prior to slicing.
• **Notes** (1) Almost any type of white bread will work, so use what you have on hand. (2) Use plain cream cheese or your preferred flavor.

COWBOY MEATLOAF AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine beef, onion, breadcrumbs, Barbecue Sauce, egg, chili powder and salt until well mixed. Gently press into bottom of baking dish.
• 2.Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from oven and carefully pour off any excess fat if needed. Adjust oven temperature to broil and place oven rack 6 to 8 inches from heat source.
• 3.Meanwhile, microwave Potatoes according to package instructions. In a large bowl, mix together hot Potatoes, milk, butter, parsley and garlic, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. For a smoother consistency, mix with an electric mixer to desired consistency. Stir in bacon and fried onions. Spread evenly on top of beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
• 4.Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned. Serve hot with additional Barbecue Sauce if desired.

MARK'S SURPRISE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic together in a large bowl; add bread crumbs, egg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper and mix.
• Stir mustard and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl; add to meat mixture and mix. Shape the meat mixture into an 8x4-inch loaf and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread olive oil over the top and sides of the loaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Transfer meatloaf to a platter and cut into 8 slices.

MEATLOAF SURPRISE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line broiler pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of the ketchup, the parsley, onion, salt, pepper and egg. Shape meat mixture into 32 (1 1/4-inch) meatballs, placing 1 potato nugget in center of each. Place meatballs in pan.
• Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
• In large serving bowl, mix remaining 2/3 cup ketchup and the brown sugar. Add hot cooked meatballs, tossing to coat completely. Serve immediately.

MASHED POTATO STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening. Make potatoes as directed on box except omit butter and use 1 cup water, 1/2 cup milk and Cheese Sauce pouch. Set aside.
• In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients until well blended. Firmly press half of beef mixture into pan. Spoon potatoes over beef mixture to within 1/4 inch of edges of pan. Spoon remaining beef mixture over potatoes; press gently.
• Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let loaf stand 10 minutes; remove from pan.

MEATLOAF SURPRISE

Steps:

• Beat egg, salt, pepper, bar-b-que sauce and 1 tsp onion powder. Mix well.
• Add bread crumbs then ground meat. (Use your hands to mix well.)
• Form small patties and roll in flour.
• Spray a large skillet with non stick spray and enough cooking oil to brown both sides of patties.
• Remove patties from skillet.
• Mix ketchup, water, onion powder, and pepper and carefully pour into skillet.
• Arrange potatoes in layers making sure they are covered with liquid (add more water if needed).
• Place meat patties on top.
• Cover and cook at low heat until potatoes are tender. (about 20 minutes)
• After 10 minutes of cooking time, gently stir.
• To thicken liquid cook uncovered on higher heat for about 5 minutes.