Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, and Brussel Sprouts

I don't know about you but I happen to be a fan of meatloaf. It is a simple dish to make and you can really switch up the flavors with it each time. You could even add slices of bacon to the top of this! But, I really have to quit with the bacon...for a few days. This meal just reminded me of a good, down-home cooking meal. I love pretty much anything that includes meat and potatoes. I did not know how BIG of a fan I was of Brussel sprouts though until last night. Seriously. It was like having dessert it was so good. My mouth is watering just at the thought of this. If you make these and you don't like them....well, now I just feel sorry for you because there must be something seriously wrong with your tastebuds. Here's my recipes for meatloaf, Brussel sprouts, and mashed red potatoes!

 

Meatloaf

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 c. Trader Joe's Gluten Free Rolled Oats

1/4 c. ketchup

1 small onion, chopped

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 egg

2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper
 

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 375 degrees

-Mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl with hands.

-Shape into loaf on a baking sheet or place the mix in a loaf pan.

-Top the loaf with a couple tablespoons more of ketchup.

-Bake for about 40 minutes. Let rest before slicing.
 

Brussel Sprouts 

Ingredients:

1 bag of frozen Brussel sprouts

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 tsp. roasted garlic and herbs seasoning

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions:

-Preheat over to 425 degrees.

-Put all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix until Brussel sprouts are covered.

-Place Brussel sprouts on a cookie sheets and bake about 20-30 minutes until nicely browned. These will change your life. YUM.

 

Mashed Red Potatoes
 

Ingredients:

6-8 red potatoes, diced, skins on (make sure they are around the same size to cook evenly)

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp. salt

Directions:

-Place diced up potatoes and garlic in a pot with cold water.

-Add about 1 tsp. salt to the pot.

-Boil on high heat with a lid on top (don't let it boil over).

-Boil until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.

-Mash in a large bowl with a potato masher and mix in whatever ingredients you like.

I usually add butter, a splash of milk, and some more salt & pepper. I like to use my roasted garlic and herb seasoning in these as well! And of course, I added in some cheese to this to make it extra special...and the kids will eat almost anything that has cheese on it!