Loaded Potato And Meatloaf Casserole Recipe
Loaded Potato and Meatloaf Casserole, a hearty meal featuring seasoned ground beef or turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- Meatloaf Layer:
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or turkey
- ½ cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- Potato Layer:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup warm milk or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Toppings:
- 6 slices thick bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix ground meat, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, egg, cottage cheese, and BBQ sauce. Press into a greased casserole dish.
- Bake meatloaf layer for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook diced potatoes until tender. Mash with butter, sour cream, warm milk, salt, and pepper.
- Spread mashed potatoes over the meatloaf layer. Top with bacon and cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use lean ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Add green onions or chives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg