Description
This Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole is a comfort food lover’s dream! With layers of savory ground beef and pork, creamy mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions, this casserole is a deliciously filling dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until fully combined.
- Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared casserole dish, pressing it evenly to cover the bottom.
- Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meatloaf, smoothing them out with a spatula.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes, followed by the crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the breadcrumbs with gluten-free crackers or oats.
- Feel free to add additional veggies to the casserole, such as peas or corn, for extra flavor.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Cheesy Meatloaf Casserole, Loaded Meatloaf Casserole, Comfort Food Casserole, Bacon Meatloaf, Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, Cheddar Meatloaf