Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole. A delicious twist on classic meatloaf, this dish features layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mashed potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the 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
For the 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: 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 on top.
- Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, then top with mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped 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
