Meatloaf Casserole, also known as Loaded Baked Potato Meatloaf Casserole, is a warm and comforting dish that brings together layers of classic flavors in one pan. A perfectly seasoned meatloaf base is topped with a generous helping of mashed potatoes, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.

potato and meat

This casserole comes together easily, and each pan can serve a crowd making it perfect for feeding a family or meal prepping for the week. Whether you’re craving a comforting dish or looking to use up leftover baked potatoes, this casserole is sure to hit the spot.

Meatloaf Casserole

Pair it with your favorite sides, and you ve got a complete dinner the whole family will love! This is the easiest “one pan” dinner that every kid loves!

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Why I love this recipe

  • Great way to use up leftover baked potatoes or mashed potatoes (especially after Thanksgiving).
  • You can bake the potatoes the night before to make meal prepping a breeze.
  • Easy family weeknight dinner. 
ingredients to make Meatloaf Casserole

Gather these ingredients

  • Ground beef – lean
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Eggs
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Yellow onion – diced
  • Garlic powder
  • Parsley
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Sharp cheddar cheese – shredded
  • Bacon – cooked and crumbled
  • Chives – finely diced
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How to make Meatloaf Casserole

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Mix together (in a large bowl) the beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together, but make sure to not over-mix.
  3. Press the meatloaf mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  4. Spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the meatloaf layer.
  5. Sprinkle cheese and bacon over the top of the potatoes.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. 
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool, then top with fresh chives and cut into squares.

Tips & substitutions

  • You can use sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes.
  • You can replace ground beef with ground turkey.
  • Use your favorite type of cheese.
  • You can top with green onions instead of chives. 
  • To save time, bake the potatoes ahead of time. Once cooled, peel and mash them with butter, milk, salt and pepper. 
  • Bake 6 extra large potatoes ahead of time. Cool, peel, and mash with ¼ cup butter and ½ cup milk, plus add salt and pepper. 
cheesy casserole

Serving suggestions

This delicious Meatloaf Casserole can be served with a greenhouse salad and pumpkin butter cake for dessert. 

mashed potatoes on ground beef

Storage

Store any leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

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Meatloaf Casserole

This easy meatloaf recipe is topped with mashed potatoes, cheese, and bacon, also known as a “Loaded Mashed Potato” Meatloaf casserole.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 12
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Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl.
  • Using your hands, mix everything together but do not overmix.
  • Press meatloaf mixture into bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the meatloaf layer.
  • Load up the potatoes by sprinkling all of the sprinkled cheese, and then bacon, over the top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, top with fresh chives, cut into squares and serve.
  • Optional to serve with more toppings!

Notes

Tip: Bake 6 extra large potatoes ahead of time. Cool, peel, and mash with 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 cup milk, plus add salt and pepper.
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
Calories: 407kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 518mg, Potassium: 710mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 274IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 171mg, Iron: 3mg
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Meatloaf Casserole