Meatloaf And Potato Pileup Recipes

MEATLOAF AND POTATO PILEUP

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375. In a large pot filled halfway with boiling, lightly salted water, cook the potatoes for 3 minutes. Drain and spread evenly on a paper-towl-lined baking sheet to cool. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes. Whisk in the flour for 2 minutes, then pour in the half-and-half and bring to a boil, whisking constantly; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Let cool. Using a food processor, chop the remaining onion and the carrots. Transfer to a bowl. Add the beet to the processor and chop. Transfer to a kitchen towel, wrap and squeeze out any excess moisture. Whisk the eggs, marinara, breadcrumbs, 1 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper into the carrot mixture. Crumble in the turkey, beef and beets and mix well. Transfer to a 9x13 inch casserole dish, pressing in an even layer. top with the potatoes and cheese sauce. Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet and bake until the edges are bubbly and the top is browned, about 40 minutes. Cover with foil and continue cooking about 20 to 25 minutes until a meat thermometer placed in the center of the loaf registers 175. Let cool for 20 minutes before serving. Puree the basil, EVOO, lemon juice and 1/2 tsp salt. Serve on top of the meatloaf.

SCALLOPED POTATO LOAF RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
• Add the ground beef and break apart, then cook for 3 minutes until the meat is no longer pink. Add the pepper, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and tomatoes. Mix thoroughly.
• Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and set aside until ready to use.
• Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Peel the potatoes and cut into ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick slices.
• In a 9x5-inch (23x13-cm) loaf pan, arrange overlapping potato slices on the bottom of the pan so the entire bottom is covered. Line the perimeter of the pan with overlapping potato slices.
• Place 2 slices of mozzarella over the bottom layer of potatoes. Cut 5 slices of mozzarella in half. Place 2 half slices of cheese against the potatoes on both of the longer sides of the pan and one half on both of the shorter sides. Place one half in each of the corners of the pan.
• Spread ⅓ of the beef mixture on top of the cheese. Arrange another layer of overlapping potato slices over the beef mixture. Place 2 more slices of cheese on top of the potatoes.
• Spread another third of the beef mixture over the cheese, then add another layer of potatoes. Place 2 more slices of cheese on top of the potatoes. Spread the rest of the beef mixture on top of the cheese.
• Tuck potato slices around the sides of the pan until all of the gaps are filled. Place the last 2 slices of cheese on top of the beef mixture. Cover the cheese with overlapping potato slices.
• Bake for 90 minutes, until the top is golden brown and crisp. Let cool a bit.
• Place a cutting board over the loaf pan and invert the loaf.
• Slice and garnish with parsley.
• Enjoy!