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This Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole topped with mashed potatoes, cheese and bacon is a perfect easy dinner recipe.
It is one of the best casserole recipes I’ve tried and is so easy to make.
This easy ground beef recipe serves four and takes less than an hour from start to finish.
Watch the video to learn how to make Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole!
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Pull out this recipe when you need a delicious dinner in a hurry!
If you make a lot of casseroles I highly recommend you invest in some baking dishes with lids
They make storing leftovers so much easier and are great for transporting food.
No more fighting with cling wrap!
I tend to make a lot of chicken casseroles but I came up with this recipe because I had a freezer full of ground beef (I always stock up when it’s on sale!) and wanted to try something different.
I’ve always loved meatloaf and nothing goes better with tasty ground beef than mashed potatoes.
And once you add mashed potatoes you might as well go all out and add some cheese and bacon too!
This ground beef casserole recipe combines delicious meatloaf and garlicky mashed potatoes loaded with cheese and bacon.
I started by mixing ground beef and diced onions with seasoned Italian bread crumbs, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce for flavour.
You could definitely add in some of your personal favourite seasonings too.
I added one egg to the mixture to hold everything together.
I used my hands to get the mixture fully combined.
The meat mixture was then pressed into an 8 inch square baking dish.
I topped the meat with garlic instant mashed potatoes.
I used instant mashed potatoes to save on time but you could make them from scratch if you prefer.
You could also try a different flavour of the instant mashed potatoes.
Grated marble cheese and real bacon bits sprinkled on top take this dish to another level.
I used store bought bacon bits as another time saving measure.
Walmart sells a large bag of real bacon bits for a really great price.
I try to always have some in the fridge because they come in really handy.
If you’re not short on time you could cook your own bacon.
The potato meatloaf casserole cooks up in just 40 minutes at 400F.
I kept it covered with aluminium foil until the final ten minutes of cooking to prevent the cheese from burning.
Nothing beats this juicy meatloaf topped with velvety smooth mashed potatoes and oozing with melted cheese!
I am so in love with this dish.
It is such a fun twist on the traditional meat and potatoes dinner.
This super easy ground beef dinner recipe serves four and I guarantee your family will be asking you to make it again and again!
Pull out this potato meatloaf casserole recipe next time you’re in need of an easy weeknight dinner.
If you are looking for more easy casserole recipes check out Cheeseburger Casserole, Easy Ground Chicken Casserole and Chicken and Green Bean Casserole.
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- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 4 oz pkg garlic flavoured instant mashed potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef extra lean
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups marble cheddar cheese grated
- 1/4 cup real bacon bits
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- In a medium saucepan
bring water and milk to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in instant mashed potato
powder. Set aside.
- In large mixing bowl
combine ground beef, onions, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce using your hands.
- Add bread crumbs
and egg to the meat mixture and continue mixing it with your hands.
- Press the meat mixture evenly into an 8 inch square baking dish
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- Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat using a rubber spatula
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- Sprinkle the grated cheese on top followed by the bacon bits.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil
and place in oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy!
bring water and milk to a boil.
powder. Set aside.
combine ground beef, onions, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce using your hands.
and egg to the meat mixture and continue mixing it with your hands.
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and place in oven for 30 minutes.Recipe Video
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I made the meatloaf first (with more spice and ketchup and tomato paste on top) then put slices of it in the bottom of the pan, instead of raw meat. Also added sliced green onions on top. It was amazing! Everyone loved it at the potluck I brought it to!!!!
Ok I am cooking this tonight, But I was going to use leftover meatloaf and mash potatoes..
Any recommendation for cook time with more ground beef. I have a larger family to feed and would like to use 2.5 pounds of ground beef!
I made this last night but I tweaked it to my families liking. I made my version of meatloaf bc I didn’t want brown sugar in it. I also made fresh mashed potatoes the way we like it. I also omitted the bacon bc we dont like them in our potatoes but added sliced green onion on top instead. My casserole was greasy on the bottom but I knew it would be bc I used 80/20 beef. Not a problem though, I just drained it off and there was no greasy taste or mouth feel. I guess you can say I used this recipe in idea only. So thanks for the great idea. They always say to take a recipe and make it your own.
Just made this tonight! It was good! My husband and son like it a lot!! Thanks for a new recipe!! Yum!!
I love this and so does my husband. I follow the recipe to the exact and we love it!!!! Thank you for sharing this!
Did you substitute anything for the brown sugar?
I did what it said!!! Everyone LOVED IT!!!????????????
This recipe came out so good. Very very tasty. Omitted the bacon bits
Made with lean beef, didn’t have any grease issues. Added ketchup & mustard& garlic pepper to meat. Mixed cheese & egg into some leftover mashed potatoes to top it with. No bacon this time. Excellent taste, enjoyed very much. Thanks for recipe
Delicious! Followed the recipe and we enjoyed it very much! Best part about this recipe is it and be tweaked to your specific tastes. Use the highest grade ground beef and you won’t have any grease to worry about. Easily assembled and plated beautifully! Will make again!!!
Delicious dish. I sautéed my onions before adding them to the meat mixture. Family enjoyed it. It was a little greasy, but I tilted my pan to drain the grease after cutting the first piece out.
Yum!! I made mine with ground turkey and doubled everything. I didn’t have an onion but will next time. I’m not sure where the brown sugar comes in but it was tasty. Next time I will use less brown sugar and bread crumbs. More whistershire and maybe some sour cream to top it off. I used real bacon also. For just about $15 it has fed a family of 3 men and myself dinner and lunch. Plus my son’s band mates got to sample it. Well worth it!!!!