Loaded Potato & Meatloaf Casserole
Loaded potato & meatloaf casserole made with juicy meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and bacon. A hearty comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbled
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and ketchup until just combined.
- Press meatloaf mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove and drain excess grease.
- Stir butter and sour cream into mashed potatoes until smooth.
- Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meatloaf layer.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Return to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden top.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions, and rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Notes:
Use thick mashed potatoes so the layers hold well. Let the casserole rest before slicing for clean portions.
Use thick mashed potatoes so the layers hold well. Let the casserole rest before slicing for clean portions.