Meatloaf With Mashed Potatoes Peas And Blueberry Applesauce Recipe 475

RACHAEL'S SPRING MEATLOAF WITH MASHED POTATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 450F
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• Place the meat in a large bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper
• In a small bowl, soak the bread in the milk then crumble the bread into the meat
• Mix the scallion whites, parsley, mint, garlic, egg, lemon zest and a healthy drizzle of EVOO into the meat
• Separate the mixture into 4 equal portions
• Using your hands, form 4 mini loaves about 1 1/2-inches thick
• Place the loaves on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven until cooked through, 15-18 minutes
• Meanwhile, in a pot, combine the potatoes and enough cold water to cover; bring to boil
• Salt the water and cook potatoes until tender, 15-20 minutes
• Drain the potatoes and return to the hot pot
• Add the half-and-half, scallion greens, and 2 tablespoons butter; mash to your desired consistency
• Season with salt and pepper then fold in the peas
• Cover the pan to keep warm
• In a small skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter
• Whisk the flour for 1 minutes then whisk in the beef stock (or consomm) and Worcestershire; season with pepper
• Cook to thicken the gravy for a couple of minutes, then whisk in the mustard
• Serve meatloaf with the mashed potatoes
• Top with gravy

TENNESSEE MEATLOAF AND MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
• Mix ground beef, onion, bread pieces, ketchup, egg, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Spread in the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain and discard grease.
• Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the beef. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top. Return to the oven and bake until beef is fully cooked and potatoes are hot, about 30 more minutes.

PEAS & CARROTS MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a large bowl and with a gentle hand, mix together all ingredients EXCEPT the olive oil. Add some additional panko if the mixture seems wet. Mold into a loaf and place in a standard loaf pan.
• Spread the olive oil over the top of the loaf (this keeps the moisture locked in) and place in the oven.
• Bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked through and the juices run clear. Allow to sit 5 minutes before slicing and serving.