Description
This playful Meatloaf Hand with Mashed Potatoes features a savory, herb-seasoned loaf shaped like a hand resting on a bed of creamy potatoes and topped with rich red sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups tomato-based pasta sauce or marinara
- 3 medium russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- sliced almonds (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the meat mixture by combining beef, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, aromatics, and seasonings; mix gently.
- Partially bake the shaped log for 25 minutes at 375°F.
- Shape the cooled log into a hand with fingers and attach almond nails.
- Top with sauce and bake for another 15-20 minutes until internal temp reaches 160°F.
- Rest for 10 minutes, plate on mashed potatoes, and slice to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: main course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze individual slices for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F covered with foil.