There’s something deeply reassuring about a meal that comes together in one pan and fills the kitchen with familiar, savory aromas. Oven-baked meatloaf with potatoes is that kind of dish—simple, hearty, and built for real life. It combines a juicy, well-seasoned meatloaf with tender, golden potatoes that cook alongside it, soaking up all the flavorful juices as everything bakes together.
This isn’t fussy cooking. It’s dependable comfort food that feeds a family, reheats beautifully, and tastes even better than you remember.
Why Meatloaf and Potatoes Belong Together
Baking the meatloaf and potatoes in the same pan isn’t just convenient—it’s smart. As the meatloaf cooks, its juices and seasoning mingle with the potatoes, giving them a rich, savory depth you don’t get from roasting them alone. Meanwhile, the potatoes help regulate the heat around the meatloaf, keeping it moist and tender.
The result is a complete meal with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Oven-Baked Meatloaf with Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
For the meatloaf
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1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 works best)
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1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 large eggs
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½ cup milk
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika or Italian seasoning
For the topping
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⅓ cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon mustard (optional)
For the potatoes
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1½–2 lbs potatoes, cut into chunks
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder or paprika
How to Make It
