Cheesy Garlic Meatloaf with Creamy Baby Potatoes

Juicy, garlicky meatloaf with a molten cheese heart, served alongside buttery baby potatoes in a silky garlic cream sauce — this Cheesy Garlic Meatloaf with Creamy Baby Potatoes is comfort food at its most indulgent. The meatloaf bakes up tender and slices cleanly to reveal its cheesy center, while the potatoes roast in the same oven until golden and get tossed in a rich parmesan-garlic sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) ground beef (80/20)
• 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 6 garlic cloves, minced, divided
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) baby potatoes, halved
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prep the oven: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, half the minced garlic, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently just until combined.
3. Stuff with cheese: Pat half the meat mixture into a loaf shape on the baking sheet. Make a shallow trench down the center and fill with 1 cup of the mozzarella. Cover with the remaining meat mixture, sealing the edges well.
4. Roast the potatoes: Toss the baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in the baking dish. Place both the meatloaf and potatoes in the oven; bake 45–50 minutes until the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C) inside and the potatoes are golden and tender.
5. Make the garlic cream sauce: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the cream and simmer 3–4 minutes, then whisk in the Parmesan until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Assemble: Rest the meatloaf 10 minutes, then slice thick. Spoon the creamy baby potatoes alongside each slice and drizzle everything with the garlic cream sauce. Shower with parsley and the remaining mozzarella if you like it extra cheesy.

Pro tip: Seal the cheese completely inside the meat mixture — any gaps and the molten center will leak out during baking. A wet hand makes smoothing the loaf easy.

Estimated nutrition per serving: 520 calories, 34g protein, 30g carbs, 30g fat.