Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole Recipe
Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy mashed potatoes, and melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners, this recipe combines the best of classic meatloaf and mashed potatoes in one easy-to-make casserole. Serve it for a cozy meal packed with flavor. Keywords: meatloaf casserole, cheesy meatloaf, mashed potato casserole, loaded meatloaf, comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp ketchup (optional for topping)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Press the meat mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spread the mashed potatoes evenly on top of the meatloaf layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Optional: Spread ketchup on top before baking the final layer, if desired.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crumbled cooked bacon or sautéed vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers to the beef mixture.
- You can use store-bought or homemade mashed potatoes for this recipe.
- Swap cheddar cheese for any melting cheese like mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg