Loaded Meatloaf and Potato Casserole
The perfect fusion of your two favorite comfort food recipes! Easy to make and delicious!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 841kcal
Equipment
- 1 8x8 inch casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pound ground beef
- 1 package Stovetop Stuffing Mix
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup ketchup
- 24 ounces premade mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3-4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- green onion thinly sliced for an optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 to degrees F.
- Prepare the meatloaf. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, stuffing mix, parmesan cheese, eggs, and ketchup. Use your hands or a spoon to mix everything together until well combined. Do not over mix!
- Transfer the meat mixture to an 8 X 8” baking dish and gently press down.
- Using a spoon or a spatula, evenly spread with a layer of mashed potatoes over the meat.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- Top the casserole with the crumbled bacon.
- Cover the baking dish with foil, and bake for 35 minutes or until the internal the temperature of the meat reaches 160 degrees F.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Top with green onions, serve, and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Baking times may vary from oven to oven.
Storage - Cool leftovers completely, then cover tightly or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover and bake at 250 degrees F for 20–25 minutes, or until heated through.
To freeze, prepare the meatloaf as directed, but do not add the mashed potatoes or toppings and do not bake. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then top with mashed potatoes, cheese, and bacon before baking as directed.
For more storage tips, check out my guide on How Long Meatloaf Is Good For.
Nutrition
Calories: 841kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 1629mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 4mg
