Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)
Hearty meatloaf topped with creamy potatoes, cheddar, and bacon for a warm, flavorful dish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meatloaf Base
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680 g ground beef
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60 g breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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120 ml ketchup
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120 ml milk
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15 ml Worcestershire sauce
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5 g salt
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2.5 g black pepper
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5 g garlic powder
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5 g onion powder
→ Mashed Potato Topping
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720 ml mashed potatoes (homemade or instant)
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60 g melted butter
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120 ml sour cream
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120 ml milk (adjust for consistency)
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5 g garlic powder
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Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Toppings
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170 g shredded cheddar cheese
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6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
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30 g chopped green onions
# Detailed Directions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C and grease a 23x33 cm baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and ketchup until well incorporated.
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Press the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
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While meatloaf bakes, combine mashed potatoes with melted butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy and smooth.
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Remove meatloaf base from oven and spread the mashed potato mixture evenly over the top.
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the mashed potatoes.
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Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from oven, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve warm.
# Helpful Advice:
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For a richer flavor, substitute half of the ground beef with ground pork. Adjust milk quantity in mashed potatoes to achieve desired creaminess. Optional toppings such as diced tomatoes or jalapenos can be added for variation.