Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole. A hearty base of seasoned ground beef topped with creamy mashed potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, baked to perfection. This dish is a crowd-pleaser and a delicious twist on classic meatloaf.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf Layer:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
For the Topping:
- 1 ½ cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prepare the Meatloaf: Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Press into the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Add Toppings: Spread mashed potatoes over the meatloaf, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bacon. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
Notes
- Leftover or store-bought mashed potatoes work well.
- Try different cheeses like pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
