A Hearty Mashed Potato Meatloaf Cake Is The Perfect Fall Comfort Food<br />Bookmark Recipe: https://www.scrumdiddlyumptious.com/meatloaf-cake<br /><br />Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe for a first-hand look at all our best recipes and cooking hacks! You can find this recipe and the full instructions on our website or below ↓↓.<br /><br />******************************************************<br /><br />Fall means two things: cold days and warm nights, thanks in large part to the hearty comfort foods that you suddenly can’t get enough of. A fan favorite has always been meatloaf, and while it’s a classic, we say it’s high time that this childhood staple got a sleek new makeover. Now you can have your cake and eat it too, because we’ve transformed the boring loaf and its accompanying side dishes into one comprehensive mouthwatering dish.<br /><br />You’ll Need:<br /><br />For the beef cake:<br /><br />- 5 ½ lbs ground beef<br />- 3 eggs<br />- 2 tbsp mustard<br />- 2 tbsp ketchup<br />- 2 oz bread crumbs<br />- 1 onion<br />- 2 garlic cloves<br />- 1 tbsp salt<br />- ½ tsp pepper<br />- 3 tbsp parsley, chopped<br />- 3½ oz sun-dried tomatoes<br />- 2 8-inch pans<br /><br />For the filling and garnish:<br /><br />- 3½ lbs mashed potatoes<br />- 3½ oz peas<br />- 3 ½ oz French fried onions<br />- 5½ oz bacon bits<br />- 1 piping bag<br /><br />Here’s How:<br /><br />1. Put all ingredients for the beef cake in a bowl and mix by hand until evenly distributed. Divide the mixture between two pans and press it down into the mold. Bake the pans for 30 minutes at 355°F.<br /><br />2. Remove the beef patties from the pans, place one on a large serving plate, and spread a 1-inch thick layer of prepared mashed potatoes over the top.<br /><br />3. Sprinkle half of the peas and half of the French fried onions on top of the mashed potato layer. Top with the second beef patty and gently press it down.<br /><br />4. First put 4 tablespoons of the remaining mashed potatoes into a piping bag and set aside. Frost the beef cake with the rest of the mashed potatoes.<br /><br />5. Use the piping bag to decorate the top of the cake. Sprinkle the remaining peas and French fried onions in the middle of the cake top.<br /><br />6. Finally, press the bacon bits on the sides of the cake and your meat masterpiece is ready to eat!<br /><br />Home cooking is popular in autumn, and this hearty hamburger and potato cake is not only a feast for the eyes, but also the palate. Bon Appetit!<br /><br />* * * * *<br /><br />Can't get enough meatloaf? The recipe for the bonus video can be found here: https://youtu.be/HgV-0bVnUUg
