Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Loaded Potato and Meatloaf Casserole. Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mashed potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions come together in a hearty and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf Layer:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Potato Layer:
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Additional:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch or similar-sized baking dish.
- Prepare Meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Layer Potatoes: Spread mashed potatoes over the partially baked meatloaf. Top with cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Finish Baking: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, until meat is cooked and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for a shortcut or enhance with garlic powder and sour cream.
- Ground turkey or pork can be substituted for beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
