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Country Meat Loaf & Potato Casserole
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- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr
This cozy all-in-one-pan Amish Country Meat Loaf & Potato Casserole is so simple to make, and such a satisfying main dish meal. It fits a busy weeknight or a leisurely family Sunday dinner perfectly. No matter when you make this, the tastes will wow everyone after just one bite!
What You'll Need
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups seasoned mashed potatoes
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except mashed potatoes. Place mixture in prepared baking dish and bake 35 minutes. Remove from oven, drain off any fat, and evenly spread mashed potatoes over top.
- Return casserole to oven and cook 25 to 30 more minutes, or until no pink remains in beef and potatoes are hot.
Test Kitchen Tip
- Complete this easy dinner round-up with our scrumptious Country Style Green Beans or this fresh mix of Corn, Okra, and Tomatoes!
- To keep the southern traditions going, try our Easy Sweet Potato Pie or this 5-star Georgia Bread Pudding!
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dennisdokc 9409677
Feb 07, 2023
Very easy recipe. Tastes delicious. I add mixed vegitables for an easy Shepherds Pie.
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comfortsilly 6569417
Aug 23, 2015
I have been making this "basic" recipe since the mid-1960s. Recipe in a pamphlet at the grocery store. I ALWAYS use my "favorite" meat loaf recipe. - AND - I use chili sauce instead of ketchup. Chili sauce "perks" it up better than ketchup. I use a 10-inch glass pie dish for baking. After the "initial" 30-35 minutes baking - I remove from oven and LINE the meat mix with my favorite cheese = jalapeno cheese?? -) . THEN I add the mashed potatoes on top of cheese to"finish" the "baking". AND sprinkle some grated cheese on top of potatoes. Would usually serve broccoli or glazed carrots as side dish. ANYMORE - since the childer are grown and gone - I use instant mashed potatoes. NOW just wait - I "doctor" the instant mashed potatoes with lots of butter /good flavored oleo, finely sliced onion, a tad of garlic, and just add a little dry creamer because I do not usually have milk on hand. NOTE try chili sauce INSTEAD of ketchup in various other recipes - REALLY PERKS UP BETTER THAN KETCHUP!! -)
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comfortsilly 6569417
Aug 23, 2015
P.S. - This "Hamburger/Meat Pie" freezes really well! Cut into serving size pieces and freeze. Good for another meal(s) OR to take in "lunch box" to work and warm up - most places have a microwave oven anymore.
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wdsdyschild0605 3000396
May 14, 2018
Your recipe sound yummy! That's how I'm going to make it---Thank you!!!
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Member 0765662
Jul 25, 2015
This sounds a lot like Shepherd's Pie. Only thing is, between the meat and the potatoes is a layer of mixed vegetables. At least that is how I make it. I'm from Texas, and now live in fairly Dutch area, and the people I know around here don't call it Country Meat Loaf...just sayin'. Doesn't mean it's not true, in bigger areas. But, seeing this made me want to make Shepherd's Pie. So based on that similarity, I would give this recipe a 5..with some minor changes.
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liquidsoapdish 2334974
Oct 29, 2014
'Twas good, but nothing to write home about! I added some jalepenos to the meat mix and some cheese on the potatoes...
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missouran
Oct 15, 2014
Made this gluten-free by subbing 20 Glutino Original Bagel Chips (crushed) for the bread, also added half a cup chopped green pepper...it was outstanding.
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jalexis3 2404243
Oct 02, 2014
Great recipe. I too added some shredded cheddar cheese on top of potatoes.
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Abby7
Sep 09, 2014
I call this Shepard's Pie and make it by just browning hamburger with onion and garlic powder or fresh garlic, mix with a can of mixed veggies, and make a brown gravy, using just a little in the meat mixture and the rest on the side for when the casserole is done.
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Dyrl
Jun 17, 2014
We used to have Shepard's Pie in grammar school,in the 50's, and it resembled this dish. It also had a layer of cheese between the ground beef and the potatoes. The lines were long on the days it was served.
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Misimp 1960860
Mar 22, 2013
I have been eating this dish for seventy years, back home in England it is called Shepherds Pie, I never get tired of eating it and my friends love it. Thanks for the spin on this recipe :-)
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sarabauer 8165291
May 18, 2013
I think you will find that this is cottage pie made with beef and shepherds pie is made with lamb
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rickeperry1 5961776
Feb 19, 2013
i like more veggies in mine
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bicycleben56 6783495
Dec 24, 2012
I tried this dish TEXICANIZED, small p[ork or beef roast pulled w/veggie, mashed tater or tater tots on top mixed w.onion soup mix, some japs & mince garlic, a small can of totoma paste mixed w/above ingeridents and pour over the meats & taters,U pick the cheese for the top ans salad and garlic bread and vino!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dawn 126
Dec 02, 2012
i havent tried it yet, but i know its going to be yummy
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Swanpappy 1516761
Oct 08, 2012
Is a keeper....I added one teaspoon of garlic powder to meat ; also one half cup of shredded cheddar on top of potatoes.
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whosyournana 9622226
Sep 24, 2012
i added 1 Tblsp brown sugar really enhanced flavor to topping. all my guys love this
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leachsrl 6023371
Sep 23, 2012
made it according to recipe. excellent flavor and a real winner for the familly. Easy to make and plan to make it again.
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terrifizer 0406580
Sep 08, 2012
Adding This to my box. Green beans, cabbage and Cheese sound like good variations for one dish meals. I will stick to making my meatloaf with oats instead of beread crumbs and adding a bit of ground pork or sausage to it though.
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ladyoflight46 8714884
Aug 23, 2012
I made this and I and my husband liked it very much. It was two meals for us. Will definitely make it again. Thanks.
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maggielt 1489495
Apr 27, 2012
I have made this dish for years, but i put green beans in befor the potatoes, and put chedder cheese on. The whole family loves it. Nothing ever left.
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ckrich1 3263845
Apr 30, 2012
sounds good with the green beans
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maggielt 1489495
Aug 23, 2012
i know because thats the way I always make it. Very Good!!
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topo
Apr 27, 2012
Old family favorite!! If you like cabbage we layered the bottom of the pan with it!! Yummy!!
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PuttPutt1198Eve 3836551
Jan 19, 2012
How do you find out the nutritional information on these wonderful recipes?
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roncantrell 3734736
Jan 15, 2012
Thank you so much for all the great recipe's.
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graver 4862520
Jan 10, 2012
I was born/raised in SE PA. Amish country and love them and their food! I've never had this meal it sounds VUNDERFUL. Mr. Food thank you for all the GREAT Amish recipes!
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worrom 2258011
Jan 09, 2012
Fantastic family meal. Great for anyone and everyone.
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daddysgirl7290 9490239
Jan 09, 2012
My whole family loves this and that is unusual, they never agree on food. I have made it several times.
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clackie
Jan 09, 2012
I have made a very similar meal to this but before the potatoes go on I add cream corn over the meat....Our family all love this...
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tinysnickers 2712799
Oct 05, 2012
ADDING CREAM CORN TO THIS RECIPE REMINDS ME OF WHAT I CALL "SHEPPARDS PIE". I AM GOING TO MAKE THIS THE WAY YOU DID CLACKIE. I AM SURE IT WILL TURN OUT DELICIOUS!
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Member 5928057
Jan 09, 2012
Please post nutrition values. I have wanted to try many of your recipes but truely need the nutrition value. I know that, by reading the comments, that most people are requesting the same. Thank you
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mebrasker 4652653
Jan 09, 2012
I would also like to see the nutrition values as I am on a low sodium diet.
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Wftx0930
Jan 09, 2012
I am on Weight. Watchers and need to know the serving size, fat grams, carbs, fiber, and protein grams.
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Red Headed Stranger
Mar 22, 2013
FYI - I just went to the Weight Watchers site, they actually have free recipes just for you.
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urbd115 3263427
Jan 09, 2012
I too watch what I eat. I have learned how to replace certain ingredients in recipes to make them healthier. Replace the ground beef with extra lean ground beef. Add two egg whites instead of the whole egg. The egg whites have no cholesterol and on 17 cals per white plus they are still a good source of protien. Use whole wheat bread instead of white. It not only is better for you, but you can get it with lower sugar or no sugar added at all now. Skip the salt altogether and add different spices. Any ones that you like and prefer will do. As far as the seasoned mashed potatoes go you can season them without adding salt. You can now buy ketchup that has no added sugar too. By making these simple ingredient changes you will not only make recipes healthier but will also cut the calories down a good bit.
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buzzsau12
Nov 08, 2011
This was very good. I would definitely fix this again. My husband really liked it. The mashed potatoes on top were excellent! Good comfort food for cold nights!
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missyvixen84
Oct 21, 2011
This dish was great, DH even ate the leftovers which he never does.
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missyvixen84
Oct 13, 2011
This meal was simple and delicious. I made this for me and my husband the pickiest eater I know and he loved it!
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davidboarts 9749973
Oct 09, 2011
This meatloaf recipe is one of the best! Way to go Mr. Food!
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tamibaker2 6153033
Oct 08, 2011
I'd like to try several of your recipes, but nowhere have I found nutritional information. Those of us with diabetes, salt restriction, low-carb, etc. need to know this.
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jjester60 9843914
Oct 01, 2011
With us watching what we eat to control blood pressure, high cholesterol ...etc the nutrition servings would be helpful..what I did with this receipe.. instead of bread I used 1/2 cup of Panko, instead of 1 egg I used 1/4 cup of egg beaters. It came out good and I cut out alot of sodium, sugar, and fats.
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racyrhoads 2384565
Sep 26, 2011
I made this over the weekend and it was awesome. The meatloaf was perfect and the potatoes just made it even more yummy!! I used ground turkey instead of beef, but it still tasted great.
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MLoui
Sep 24, 2011
Please start adding nutrition (Servings, serving size, calories, carbs etc. I plan on making this in the near furture,
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Red Headed Stranger
Mar 22, 2013
???I'm confused, do these people at Mr Food work for you?
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rosebear55 6622711
Sep 22, 2011
have been making this for many years delish.
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cisnerosstella 1562553
Sep 22, 2011
I TRYED IT BEFORE AND ITS SO GOOD. TK U MR. FOOD 4 UR RECIPES
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