Description
Hearty Loaded Potato and Meatloaf Casserole blends comfort classics into one satisfying meal packed with savory flavors. Creamy mashed potatoes and seasoned ground beef create a delicious dinner perfect for family gatherings or cozy weekend meals you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Dairy and Topping:
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup warm milk or half-and-half
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Potato and Sauce:
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 6 slices thick bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and prepare a greased baking dish for the meatloaf mixture.
- Thoroughly blend ground beef with onion, garlic, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, egg, cottage cheese, and BBQ sauce in a large mixing bowl.
- Compact the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring uniform thickness.
- Roast the meatloaf for 20-25 minutes until it begins to set and release initial juices.
- Simultaneously, boil potatoes until fork-tender, then drain completely.
- Mash the cooked potatoes with butter, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Remove the partially baked meatloaf from the oven and carefully spread the mashed potato layer across the top.
- Generously sprinkle crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over the potato layer.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing and serving to help it set and enhance flavor development.
Notes
- Enhance meatloaf’s moisture by using a blend of ground meats like beef and pork for richer flavor and softer texture.
- Customize the BBQ sauce with homemade or low-sugar varieties to control sweetness and reduce calories.
- For gluten-free option, swap bread crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain binding consistency.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cheese and BBQ sauce, perfect for heart-conscious individuals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg