Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Loaded Beef Meatloaf Casserole. Layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon come together in a deliciously satisfying dish that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
For Meatloaf:
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup ketchup (divided)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Topping:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ¼ cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Press mixture into the prepared dish.
- Bake: Spread remaining ¼ cup ketchup on top of meatloaf. Bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Add Toppings: Spread mashed potatoes over meatloaf, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bacon. Bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for convenience.
- Mix sour cream into mashed potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate before baking if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
