Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole
This Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole combines savory ground beef, garlic mashed potatoes, and melty cheddar for a hearty dinner.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Meatloaf Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup white onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Topping
- 3 cups leftover garlic mashed potatoes
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup bacon (cooked and crumbled) or bacon bits
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce using two forks or your hands.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, then work in breadcrumbs and egg.
- Transfer ground beef to an 8-inch square baking dish and press it into an even layer.
- Spread mashed potatoes on top of ground beef mixture, then top with cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
- Cover baking dish with aluminum foil, then place in oven. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove aluminum foil and bake for another 10-15, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
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