Description
Savor the comfort of this Cheesy Tater Tot Meatloaf Casserole, a delightful combination of savory meatloaf, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots. This hearty dish is perfect for family dinners and is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (for drizzling)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Meatloaf Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the Meatloaf: Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking dish and shape it into a loaf.
- Add Cheese and Tater Tots: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meatloaf. Arrange the frozen tater tots on top of the cheese in a single layer.
- Drizzle with Barbecue Sauce: Drizzle barbecue sauce over the tater tots for added flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add some diced jalapeños to the meatloaf mixture.
- Feel free to swap the cheddar cheese for your favorite cheese varieties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheesy Tater Tot Meatloaf Casserole, Meatloaf with Tater Tots, Comfort Food, Cheesy Meatloaf