Step 1

Mix panko bread crumbs and milk in small bowl and let soak for 5 minutes

Step 2

Add to pork and beef in a large bowl

Step 3

Add egg, diced veggies, shallot and seasoning

Step 4

Mix gently using hands until well mixed but do not over mix

Step 5

Form into a loaf shape

Step 6

Place baby potatoes in bottom of slow cooker

Step 7

Add meatloaf to slow cooker on rack above potatoes OR use roll foil into strips to make your own rack

Step 8

Add broth to cover potatoes and add lid and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8

Step 9

Remove potatoes to large bowl (rinse if needed to remove bits of meat)

Step 10

Add cream, buttermilk, butter and blend using a hand masher or electric mixer

Step 11

Add more cream or milk if needed and salt and pepper to taste

Step 12

Slice meatloaf into 1 to 1 1/2 inch thick slices

Step 13

Transfer pan dripping to saucepan and add a cornstarch slurry of 1/4 cup cornstarch whisked with 1/4 cup water until smooth

Step 14

Bring to a simmer until thickened and serve over meatloaf and potatoes