Leftover Mashed Potato Meatloaf

A great way to stretch the meat to serve more people, but also adds wonderful flavor and moistness to this easy recipe. Really good if you use left over roasted garlic mashed potatoes.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  leftover mashed potatoes
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3  eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄3 cup  seasoned dry bread crumb
• 2⁄3 cup ketchup
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1⁄3 cup ketchup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place potatoes in a large bowl and set aside.
3. In heavy skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Add parsley and oregano.
5. Add to potatoes along with eggs, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of the ketchup, salt and pepper and mix well until thoroughly combined.
6. Add ground beef and mix gently just until combined.
7. Place on a casserole pan, shape mixture into an 8 x 4-inch loaf.
8. Spread remaining 1/3 cup ketchup over top of loaf. Bake at 375°F for 70-75 minutes or until center is no longer pink and instant read thermometer reads 160°F when inserted in center of loaf. Let stand, covered, 15 minutes before slicing.