Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole. Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mashed potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon come together in a deliciously satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf Layer:
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup ketchup
Topping:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
- Prepare the meatloaf layer: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and half of the ketchup. Press the mixture into the baking dish and spread the remaining ketchup over the top.
- Bake the meatloaf: Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Layer the toppings: Spread mashed potatoes over the meatloaf, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, add bacon crumbles, and return to the oven.
- Finish baking: Bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can use instant or leftover mashed potatoes for convenience.
- Try mixing sour cream or cream cheese into the potatoes for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
