Description
Hearty Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole brings comfort and flavor to dinner tables with its rich, melted cheese and savory ground beef. Comfort meets indulgence in this classic dish that promises to satisfy hungry families and deliver a memorable meal everyone will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) ground pork
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Topping and Garnish:
- 2 cups (480 grams) mashed potatoes
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup (57 grams) cooked and crumbled bacon
- 0.25 cup (30 grams) chopped green onions
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend ground beef, pork, onion, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a spacious mixing container.
- Transfer the meat mixture into a greased baking dish, pressing firmly to create an even layer across the bottom.
- Carefully spread a uniform layer of creamy mashed potatoes over the meat base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously distribute shredded cheddar cheese and crispy crumbled bacon across the potato surface.
- Position the assembled casserole in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling crust.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes to set the layers.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant, zesty finish before serving.
Notes
- Let ground meat reach room temperature before mixing to ensure even cooking and better flavor blending.
- Choose lean ground beef and pork for a healthier version while maintaining rich taste.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Add extra herbs like thyme or rosemary to boost the meat’s aromatic profile and create deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg