Diner Meatloaf & Mash

Name: Diner Meatloaf & Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef/pork mixture; 1 Onion, minced; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 3 tbsp Sweet ketchup glaze. Russet potatoes; 4 tbsp Whole butter; 1 cup Whole milk

Classic beef meatloaf with ketchup glaze, buttery mashed potatoes, brown gravy.

Developed and tested by The Neon Griddle test kitchenPublished August 1, 2026Last reviewed August 10, 2026Corrections

Prep: 15m
Cook: 40m
Serves: 4
Level: Medium

Ingredients

4servings

Ground beef/pork mixture1 lb
Onion, minced1
Breadcrumbs1 cup
Sweet ketchup glaze. Russet potatoes3 tbsp
Whole butter4 tbsp
Whole milk1 cup

Instructions

1
Bake through
Bake the glazed meatloaf until caramelized.
2
Boil & drain
Boil the peeled russet potatoes until fork-tender.
3
Mash smooth
Drain and immediately mash with excessive amounts of butter and milk until a smooth, structurally sound puree is formed.
4
Plate & gravy
Serve a thick, hot slice of meatloaf adjacent to a large scoop of mash, draping both in savory brown gravy.

Cook it safe

160°F / 71°C — Ground beef, pork, veal, and lamb, measured in the center of the thickest part.

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking — within 1 hour if the room is above 90°F / 32°C.
Reheat leftovers to 165°F / 74°C before serving.
Use a calibrated instant-read thermometer rather than color or cooking time to judge doneness.

Temperatures follow the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service safe minimum internal temperature chart.

Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories: 446
Fat: 27g
Carbs: 13g
Protein: 37g

Nutrition is estimated from the listed ingredients using standard reference values (USDA FoodData Central). 4 of 6 matched ingredients use verified FoodData Central entries (dictionary snapshot 2026-09-11). Brand, portion, and preparation differences can change the result. Frying fat is counted at the share typically absorbed, and brines drained before cooking are excluded. These figures are an estimate for general interest, not medical or dietary advice.

Equipment

Instant-read meat thermometer

This recipe has a target internal temperature, and color is not a reliable way to read it.

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