Now that you have all the ingredients ready, it’s time to start the cooking process. Follow these simple instructions:
Preheat the oven to 190°C and lightly grease the baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, eggs, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix all the ingredients well.
Pour the meat mixture into a greased baking dish and shape it into a loaf.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the mashed potatoes – boil the peeled and chopped potatoes until tender. Drain the potatoes and mash them with butter, milk, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the mashed potatoes on top. Sprinkle the potatoes with grated cheddar.
Place the baking sheet back in the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
And that’s it! A delicious cowboy baked dish with meatloaf and potatoes is ready to be enjoyed. But before you get started, here are some expert tips to make your dish perfect every time.
