Loaded Meatloaf Casserole
This Loaded Meatloaf Casserole is a delicious American dish that utilizes leftover mashed potatoes and ground beef.
Equipment
- 8-inch square baking dish
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover (garlic) mashed potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup white onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup bacon (cooked and crumbled) or bacon bits
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce using two forks or your hands.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, then work in breadcrumbs and egg.
- Transfer ground beef to an 8-inch square baking dish and press it into an even layer.
- Spread mashed potatoes on top of ground beef mixture, then top with cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
- Cover baking dish with aluminum foil, then place in oven. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove aluminum foil and bake for another 10-15, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
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