Meatloaf Casserole

This Meatloaf Casserole is layered with tender meatloaf, rich mashed potatoes, and finished with gooey cheese and bacon. It’s a mouthwatering yet easy recipe.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Servings: Servings

Calories: 893kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion finely diced
3 garlic cloves finely diced or minced
¾ cup bbq sauce
⅔ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg lightly whisked
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds potatoes peeled and diced
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups shredded cheese
½ cup cooked bacon bits
¼ finely chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
Add to a large mixing bowl the onion, garlic, bbq sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper. Mix with a large wooden spoon until well combined.
Press the meatloaf mixture into the base of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
While the meatloaf is baking, Add the potatoes to a large saucepan and cover with water. Place over a medium-high heat. Bring to the boil, and cook for approximately 15 minutes, or until tender.
Drain the water from the saucepan, and add the butter, milk and sour cream. Mash the potatoes until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spread the mashed potato evenly over the meatloaf base. Top with the shredded cheese and bacon bits, and return to the oven to bake for a further 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Top with the fresh parsley, if using, before serving.

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Notes

Refrain from using instant mashed potatoes as they can be much more watery. Use homemade whenever you can.
Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
When making the meatloaf mixture, don’t overwork the beef, or it will become tough.

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