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Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole Recipe
Emily

Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole

This hearty casserole layers savory meatloaf with creamy garlic mashed potatoes, melted cheddar cheese, and smoky bacon bits — a comforting all-in-one dinner that’s perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 squares
Course: Dinner, Meals for Every Night
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup diced onion
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 package (4 oz) garlic-flavored instant mashed potatoes
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend
  • 0.25 cup real bacon bits

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • 8-inch square baking dish
  • Foil
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Boil water and milk in a saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in mashed potato powder. Set aside.
  3. Mix ground beef, onions, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl using your hands.
  4. Add bread crumbs and egg, mixing thoroughly.
  5. Press meat mixture evenly into an 8-inch square baking dish.
  6. Spread mashed potatoes over the meat.
  7. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bacon bits.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  10. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Try topping with green onions for extra freshness. You can swap cheddar blend with mozzarella for a gooier finish. For a lighter option, use ground turkey instead of beef.