Meatloaf Casserole
This easy meatloaf recipe is topped with mashed potatoes, cheese, and bacon, also known as a "Loaded Mashed Potato" Meatloaf casserole.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- ⅔ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 6 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- 3 Tbsp fresh chives, finely diced
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.
Nutrition Facts
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