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Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole

Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole: Comfort Food Your Family Will Love

This Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole combines hearty flavors with comforting mashed potatoes and cheese, making it an irresistible family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk or skim/plant-based milk
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup or BBQ sauce
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
For Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions or chives
Final Touches
  • to taste Salt for mashed potatoes
  • to taste Black Pepper for mashed potatoes

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium-sized pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
  3. Transfer the meat mixture to the greased baking dish, pressing it evenly to form a layer.
  4. Spread ketchup over the top, using a spoon to coat evenly.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes until beginning to brown.
  6. Boil potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender, drain and return to pot.
  7. Mash potatoes, mixing in sour cream, milk, and butter until creamy; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Spread the mashed potatoes over the baked meatloaf layer.
  9. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and green onions over the mashed potatoes.
  10. Bake for another 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  12. Slice into squares and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead for meal prep, and leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.

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