Description
This Ultimate Comfort Potato Meatloaf Casserole combines a hearty meatloaf base with creamy mashed potatoes, melted cheddar cheese, and savory bacon bits for a delicious, filling meal. Perfect for family dinners or any occasion! #ComfortFood #MeatloafCasserole #LoadedPotatoes #EasyDinnerRecipe #CheesyCasserole #PotatoCasserole
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (extra lean)
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup milk
- 1 (4 oz) package garlic-flavored instant mashed potatoes
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese blend, shredded
- ¼ cup real bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water and milk to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the instant mashed potato powder. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, diced onions, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well using your hands.
- Add the bread crumbs and egg to the meat mixture, then mix again with your hands until fully incorporated.
- Press the meat mixture evenly into an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Spread the prepared mashed potatoes over the meatloaf layer using a rubber spatula.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can use sharp cheddar cheese or add additional seasonings to the mashed potatoes.
- If you want a crunchier topping, broil the casserole for 1-2 minutes after baking to lightly brown the cheese and bacon bits.
- You can substitute turkey or chicken for the ground beef if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 6 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg