Prep Time: 12 mins | Cook Time: 43 mins | Total Time: 1-hr | Yield: 6 servings
Easy, kid-friendly, and delicious – you cannot go wrong with this meatloaf base casserole topped and packed with mashed potatoes with bacon and cheese. Three of the most loved and favourite in a casserole for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef, (85/15)
1/4 yellow onion, finely chopped
2/3 c. seasoned dry breadcrumbs
1/3 c. whole milk
1 large Egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1″ chunks
1/3 c. unsalted butter
1/2 c. whole milk
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper
1/2 c. bacon bits, cooked and crumbled
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
How to make Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees.
Step 2: Gently mix the beef, onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Then, transfer this into a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
Step 3: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, uncovered. Take the meatloaf out of the oven and remove excess fat.
Step 4: Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a pot with just enough water for about 15 minutes over high heat.
Step 5: Once the potatoes are tender, drain the water. Add the milk, butter, salt, and pepper, then mash until creamy.
Step 6: Spread the mashed potatoes over the meatloaf and top with cheese and bacon.
Step 7: Bake for 15 minutes more until the bacon is sizzling, the cheese is bubbling, and the mashed potatoes are a bit crispy.
Nutrition Facts:
Yield: 6 servings, Amount per serving: Calories: 498g | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 630g | Vitamin C: 1g | Calcium: 227g | Iron: 2g