Preparation and Cooking

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• In a skillet over medium heat, add the oil and sauté the onions until they are soft and translucent.
• Stir in the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside to cool.
• Once the onions have cooled, continue.
• Boil the potatoes until fork tender and drain.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, along with the salt, pepper, and parsley.
• Knead with your hands until completely mixed together.
• Fold in the frozen peas.
• Form the meat mixture into a loaf-shaped log.
• Place the meat into a baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.
• While the meat is cooking, blend the potatoes with the butter and heavy whipping cream.
• Remove the meatloaf from the oven.
• Spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the meatloaf and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on the potatoes.
• Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.