🥔 Loaded Potato & Meatloaf Casserole
Layers of love: Juicy seasoned meatloaf topped with creamy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, and golden melted cheese. It’s the best of both worlds!
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Meatloaf Base:
1.5 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk
1 egg
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Mashed Potato Layer:
3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared ahead of time or made fresh)
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9″ or similar-sized baking dish.
Make the meatloaf layer: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
Bake the meat base for 20–25 minutes, until the meat is mostly cooked through. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Top with potatoes: Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the cooked meatloaf. Smooth the surface.
Add toppings: Sprinkle cheddar cheese and bacon over the top.
Return to oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish and serve: Top with green onions and serve warm!
💡 Tips:
Add a pinch of paprika or garlic powder to your mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
Great for leftovers—just reheat in the oven or microwave.
📌 Tags:
#ComfortFood #MeatloafCasserole #LoadedPotatoes #WeeknightDinner #FamilyMeals #CheesyGoodness