Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole 🍖🥔🧀
Indulge in the hearty and delicious combination of meatloaf and loaded potatoes with this Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole. Perfect for dinner, this comforting dish is layered with flavorful meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes, and topped with cheese and bacon. A true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon 🥓
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Meatloaf: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form Meatloaf Layer: Press the meatloaf mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake Meatloaf: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
- Prepare Potato Layer: In a medium bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with sour cream. Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly over the cooked meatloaf.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Bake Again: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the delicious layers of meatloaf and loaded potatoes!
Savor the comforting flavors of this Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole! 🍖🥔🧀🍽️
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