Gluten-Free Mashed Potato-Stuffed Meatloaf

This is a fantastic way to make a meatloaf without gluten or a sugary glaze. It also incorporates a surprise element of carrots in the meatloaf to help retain moisture and add great flavor.

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Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

  • 1 ½ cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®), finely crushed

  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided

  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¾ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes

  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2 1/2-quart baking dish (either a 9-inch square or a 7x11-inch) with cooking spray.

  2. Mix together ground beef, crushed cereal, 2/3 of the tomato sauce, carrots, parsley, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  3. Press 1/2 of the beef mixture into the prepared pan. Spread mashed potatoes on top, then spread remaining beef mixture on top of that. Cover with foil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and top with remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over top.

  5. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is completely melted or begins to gently brown, 10 to 15 more minutes.

  6. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Cook's Notes:

Use any ground meat (beef, chicken, turkey, pork) or combination.

If you want less texture in your meatloaf, parboil 1 to 2 carrots for 15 to 20 minutes to soften. Then mince to yield 1 cup. You may also substitute other par-cooked vegetables like minced onions, asparagus, etc. for the carrot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

503 Calories
31g Fat
25g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 503
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 14g 68%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 1140mg 50%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Protein 30g 59%
Potassium 915mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.