Joy Cafe has a great meatloaf that comes with garlic mashed potatoes. I would love to have the recipe. We had curbside delivery on a rainy cold night. I am looking forward to a meal on their charming outdoor dining patio. — Evelyn Brown, Atlanta
Joy Cafe’s meatloaf and mashed potatoes are a classic pairing dressed up a little. The meatloaf starts with house-made breadcrumbs and is made from a combination of brisket, top sirloin and short rib that they grind in-house. The mashed potatoes incorporate garlic and herbs, and the crispy fried onions on top are a fun, delicious garnish. Serve this as they do in the restaurant by dividing the mashed potatoes between plates, then topping with a slice of meatloaf, a garnish of arugula and a pile of those fried onions.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
If you’re making these rich mashed potatoes to serve alongside the meatloaf, roast the garlic while the meatloaf is baking.
Crispy Onion Straws
At Joy Cafe, the buttermilk is seasoned with a house-made roasted red pepper and habanero hot sauce. If you’d like, you can buy a bottle at the restaurant and do the same.
From the menu of...Joy Cafe, 1100 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-996-1377, joycafeatl.com.
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