Rosemary Garlic Potato-Crusted Meatloaf Ingredients 1. Ground Beef – 2 lb 2. Yellow Onion – 1 medium, finely diced 3. Garlic – 5 cloves, minced 4. Panko Breadcrumbs – 1 cup 5. Whole Milk – ½ cup 6. Large Eggs – 2 7. Worcestershire Sauce – 2 tbsp 8. Dijon Mustard – 1 tbsp 9. Tomato Paste – 2 tbsp 10. Salt – 1½ tsp 11. Black Pepper – 1 tsp 12. Garlic Powder – 1 tsp 13. Dried Thyme – 1 tsp 14. Smoked Paprika – ½ tsp 15. Baby Gold Potatoes – 1½ lb, very thinly sliced 16. Olive Oil – 2 tbsp 17. Unsalted Butter – 2 tbsp, melted 18. Fresh Rosemary – 2 tbsp, finely chopped 19. Fresh Thyme – 1 tbsp, finely chopped 20. Ketchup – ½ cup 21. Brown Sugar – 2 tbsp 22. Apple Cider Vinegar – 1 tbsp 23. Fresh Rosemary Sprigs – 3 Recipe 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a large loaf pan or roasting dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. 2. Place the panko breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and let them stand for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs soften and absorb the milk. 3. Add the ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, and smoked paprika to the bowl. 4. Gently mix the ingredients with your hands until everything is evenly combined. Avoid overmixing so the meatloaf remains tender and juicy. 5. Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared dish and shape it into a compact rectangular loaf with a smooth, slightly rounded top. 6. Whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar together in a small bowl until glossy and smooth. Brush about half of the glaze generously over the entire meatloaf. 7. Wash and dry the baby gold potatoes, then slice them into very thin rounds. Keeping the slices thin allows them to become tender and beautifully crisp during baking. 8. Toss the potato slices with olive oil, melted butter, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, and a small pinch of salt and black pepper. 9. Starting at one end of the meatloaf, arrange the potato slices in overlapping rows across the entire top and sides, creating a shingled potato crust. Gently press them into the glazed surface. 10. Brush the remaining glaze lightly over the potato slices and tuck the fresh rosemary sprigs around the meatloaf for additional aroma. 11. Bake uncovered for 50–60 minutes, rotating the dish halfway through cooking so the potato crust browns evenly. If the potatoes begin browning too quickly, loosely cover the loaf with foil. 12. Remove the foil if used and increase the oven temperature to 425°F. Bake for another 10–15 minutes until the potato slices are golden, crisp at the edges, and the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. 13. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 12–15 minutes. This allows the juices to settle and makes slicing much cleaner. 14. Remove the rosemary sprigs, then transfer the meatloaf carefully to a serving board. Brush any remaining pan glaze over the top and garnish with a few fresh thyme leaves. 15. Slice into thick portions, keeping the crispy potato crust attached to each slice, and serve hot with roasted vegetables, sautéed mushrooms, or a fresh green salad. Follow for more delicious homemade comfort food recipes! - @delicious.recipes50