Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole
This Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole layers seasoned ground beef meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and toppings like cheddar cheese and bacon. The meatloaf base is enriched with onion, milk, egg, and breadcrumbs, baked briefly then topped with buttery mashed potatoes and baked again until cheese melts and bacon crisps. It’s a comforting one-dish meal combining savory meat with fluffy potatoes.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498
% 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.