Meatloaf Pie
Meatloaf Pie is comfort food at its finest! A meatloaf "crust" is filled with creamy mashed potatoes and topped with a layer of caramelized onions and melty cheese.
Ingredients
For the beef crust
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon Black pepper
- 1 Egg
For the mashed potatoes
- 4 - 6 Potatoes
- 1/4 cup Butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the caramelized onions
- 2 tablespoons Butter or margarine
- 1 Large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 tablespoon Salt
Topping
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
For the beef crust
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a deep-dish pie plate or springform pan.
- Place pan on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven, remove excess grease from the top of the meat with a spoon or paper towel. Cool.
For the mashed potatoes
- Cube potatoes, place in a medium sauce pan and fill pot with coldwater. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-18 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add butter or margarine and mash with potatoes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Scoop into the center of the beef "crust."
For the caramelized onions
- Melt butter or margarine in a small skillet. Add onion and season with salt. Cook about 15 minutes over medium-low heat, until golden. Scoop on top of the mashed potatoes.
Topping
- Sprinkle cheese over the onions and return to oven. Bake an additional 10-12 minutes, until cheese is completely melted.
Notes
- Bake the meatloaf pie in a springform pan if you're prioritizing presentation.
- If you're making this ahead of time and planning to freeze the completed meatloaf pie, make it in a disposable foil pan.
- Make sure you remove all of the excess grease after baking the meatloaf crust.