Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole

I try to always have some in the fridge because they come in really handy.

If you’re not short on time you could cook your own bacon.

uncooked loaded potato meatloaf casserole

The potato meatloaf casserole cooks up in just 40 minutes at 400F.

I kept it covered with aluminium foil until the final ten minutes of cooking to prevent the cheese from burning.

Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole. Ground beef meatloaf topped with garlicky instant mashed potatoes, cheese and bacon. Easy dinner recipe.

Nothing beats this juicy meatloaf topped with velvety smooth mashed potatoes and oozing with melted cheese!

I am so in love with this dish.

It is such a fun twist on the traditional meat and potatoes dinner.

Easy casserole recipe using ground beef. Easy dinner recipe.

This super easy ground beef dinner recipe serves four and I guarantee your family will be asking you to make it again and again!

Pull out this potato meatloaf casserole recipe next time you’re in need of an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 4 oz pkg garlic flavoured instant mashed potatoes
• 1 lb ground beef extra lean
• 1/2 cup onion diced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups marble cheddar cheese grated
• 1/4 cup real bacon bits

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. In a medium saucepan bring water and milk to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and stir in instant mashed potato powder. Set aside.
4. In large mixing bowl combine ground beef, onions, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce using your hands.
5. Add bread crumbs and egg to the meat mixture and continue mixing it with your hands.
6. Press the meat mixture evenly into an 8 inch square baking dish.
7. Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat using a rubber spatula.
8. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top followed by the bacon bits.
9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place in oven for 30 minutes.
10. Remove foil and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
11. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
12. Enjoy!

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