Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole
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Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole
Description
The casserole starts by mixing ground beef with finely chopped onion, dry seasoned breadcrumbs, milk, and an egg to bind it together, then seasoning with salt and pepper. The mixture is pressed into a baking dish and cooked uncovered to set the meat. Excess fat is drained before topping it with creamy mashed potatoes made from boiled peeled potatoes mashed together with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
On top of the mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and cooked crumbled bacon bits are sprinkled. The dish is returned to the oven to bake until the cheese bubbles and browns slightly and the bacon crisps. This layering combines the hearty, juicy texture of meatloaf with a creamy and cheesy mashed potato crust ignited with bacon flavor.
This casserole makes a filling savory meal suitable for weeknight dinners and can be served as a complete dish without additional sides. The two-stage baking ensures both the meat and topping cook fully and develop a desirable golden crust on the potatoes and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef , (85/15)
- 1/4 yellow onion , finely chopped
- 2/3 cup dry breadcrumbs seasoned
- 1/3 cup milk whole
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 pounds potato peeled and cut into 1" chunks
- 1/3 cup butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 cup bacon bits , cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, gently combine beef, onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt and pepper then press into a 9x9 baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, then remove and drain any excess fat.
- While the meatloaf is cooking add potatoes with just enough water to cover to a pot and bring to a boil on high heat. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Drain the water and add the milk, butter, salt and pepper mashing it all together until creamy.
- Spread over the meatloaf and top with cheese and bacon.
- Bake for and additional 15 minutes, until bacon is sizzling and cheese is bubbling and the mashed potatoes are slightly crispy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 498kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1188mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 630IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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