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Loaded Potato and Meatloaf Casserole

Loaded Potato and Meatloaf Casserole

A seasoned beef layer topped with creamy mashed potatoes, bacon, and melted cheddar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet for bacon

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb ground beef 85 percent lean
  • ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cup mashed potatoes warm
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked bacon crumbled
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Form the base. Mix the beef, onion, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then press into a greased 9x13 inch dish.
  • Bake the beef. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes and pour off the fat.
  • Layer the topping. Spread milk loosened mashed potatoes over the beef and add the bacon and cheddar.
  • Finish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes more until bubbly and 160 degrees F in the center.
  • Rest and serve. Stand 10 minutes, garnish with chives, and cut into squares.

Notes

Substitutions: Use ground turkey cooked to 165 degrees F in place of beef.
Tips: Pour off the fat after the first bake so the potatoes stay fluffy.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Keyword Cheddar Cheese, Cooked Bacon, Ground Beef, loaded potato and meatloaf casserole, Mashed Potatoes