Loaded Potato & Meatloaf Casserole

Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole is a comforting, all-in-one dinner that combines classic meatloaf flavors with creamy mashed potatoes, melty cheese, and crispy bacon. This hearty casserole is the perfect way to feed a crowd and makes a delicious, family-friendly weeknight meal!

Loaded Potato & Meatloaf Casserole

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Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole is a comforting, all-in-one dinner that combines classic meatloaf flavors with creamy mashed potatoes, melty cheese, and crispy bacon. This hearty casserole is the perfect way to feed a crowd and makes a delicious, family-friendly weeknight meal!

• Author: Chef Sara

Ingredients

• For the Meatloaf Layer:
• For the Mashed Potato Layer:
• For Topping:

Instructions

1. Cook the Potatoes:Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).Place the cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.Drain and mash the potatoes with the milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Place the cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Drain and mash the potatoes with the milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
5. Make the Meatloaf Layer:In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.Press the meatloaf mixture into an even layer in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
7. Press the meatloaf mixture into an even layer in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
8. Bake the Meatloaf:Bake the meatloaf layer for 20-25 minutes, or until it’s mostly cooked through and the juices run clear.
9. Bake the meatloaf layer for 20-25 minutes, or until it’s mostly cooked through and the juices run clear.
10. Add the Mashed Potatoes:Carefully spread the mashed potatoes over the partially baked meatloaf layer, smoothing them out evenly.
11. Carefully spread the mashed potatoes over the partially baked meatloaf layer, smoothing them out evenly.
12. Top with Cheese and Bacon:Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potato layer, then add the crumbled bacon on top.
13. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potato layer, then add the crumbled bacon on top.
14. Bake Again:Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
15. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
16. Serve:Let the casserole cool for a few minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot!
17. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes, then garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot!

Notes

Make it gluten-free:Use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Add veggies:Mix in cooked carrots, peas, or corn for extra nutrition.
Storage:Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.