Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Loaded Beef Meatloaf Casserole. Layers of flavorful ground beef, creamy mashed potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon come together to create a hearty and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup ketchup
For the Casserole Topping:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Meatloaf: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and ketchup until just combined. Press the meat mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake the Meatloaf: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the Toppings: Spread the mashed potatoes over the cooked meatloaf. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Finish and Serve: Bake for another 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions if desired. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use instant mashed potatoes for convenience.
- Swap cheddar for a blend of cheeses or use pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- This dish reheats well and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
