Description
Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole recipe. A delicious twist on classic meatloaf, this dish features a flavorful beef base topped with creamy mashed potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a sprinkle of green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup ketchup
For the Topping:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared and seasoned)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix Meatloaf: Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, spices, salt, pepper, and half of the ketchup. Press into dish.
- Bake Meatloaf: Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Add Potatoes: Spread mashed potatoes over meatloaf.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake for additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Instant mashed potatoes can be used for convenience.
- Ground turkey or pork can be substituted for beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
