🧀 Cheesy Loaded Potato & Juicy Meatloaf Casserole Bake
The ultimate comfort food in one hearty, cheesy, irresistible dish!
This meatloaf and mashed potato casserole is everything you love about a home-cooked dinner layered into a single baking dish. Savory, juicy meatloaf forms the base, topped with creamy loaded mashed potatoes — packed with cheddar, bacon, and sour cream — then finished with a bubbling cheese crust and a sprinkle of green onions. It’s cozy, comforting, and guaranteed to become a family favorite. ❤️🥔🍖
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
For the Meatloaf Layer:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Loaded Potato Topping:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cooked and crumbled bacon 🥓
- 2 green onions, chopped (divided)
For Garnish:
- Extra cheddar cheese 🧀
- Remaining green onions 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and set aside.
2. Make the Meatloaf Base
In a large bowl, mix together:
- Ground beef
- Breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- Garlic powder, onion powder
- Salt and pepper
Press this meat mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish to form the first layer.
3. Bake the Meat
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the meatloaf is mostly cooked through.
4. Prepare the Potato Layer
While the meat bakes, combine in a bowl:
- Mashed potatoes
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Half the chopped green onions
Mix until creamy and well combined.
5. Layer & Finish Baking
Remove the meatloaf from the oven.
Spread the potato mixture evenly over the meat layer.
Top with extra cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Return to oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
6. Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle the remaining chopped green onions on top before serving.
Let cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving warm.
🕒 Recipe Recap
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Calories: ~520 kcal per serving
- Yields: 6 servings
💡 Tips & Variations
- Shortcut: Use store-bought mashed potatoes for a quicker prep.
- Add-ins: Mix in cooked peas, corn, or sautéed mushrooms for extra texture.
- Cheese Swap: Try Colby Jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack for a fun twist.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce to the meat mixture.
This Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole is the answer to your weeknight dinner prayers. It’s budget-friendly, kid-approved, and reheats beautifully — meaning lunch the next day is just as satisfying. 😋
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