Description
Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground beef, creamy mashed potatoes, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar cheese. This hearty dish is perfect for family dinners or potlucks, offering layers of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 cups creamy mashed potatoes (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat but keep some drippings for flavor.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, eggs, and half of the cooked bacon. Mix gently.
- Spread half of the mashed potatoes into a greased baking dish, creating the first layer.
- Spoon the meat mixture evenly over the mashed potatoes, then sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese.
- Add another layer of mashed potatoes on top and finish with remaining bacon and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg