Loaded Potato and Meatloaf Casserole
Loaded Potato and Meatloaf Casserole combines savory meatloaf and creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes into a hearty dish. Perfect for any occasion, it is customizable, comforting, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg beaten
- ⅓ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup warm milk or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, beaten egg, cottage cheese, and BBQ sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Press the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the meatloaf layer. Place it in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is baking, add the diced potatoes to a pot and cover them with water. Cook over medium heat until the potatoes are tender.
- Drain the potatoes, then add the butter to the pot. Use a hand mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth. Add the sour cream, warm milk, salt, and pepper, and mix again until creamy.
- After the meatloaf has baked, remove it from the oven and carefully pour off any excess grease.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meatloaf layer. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are warmed through and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the oven and serve the casserole hot with your favorite side dishes.