Mashed Meatloaf Casserole

Mashed Meatloaf Casserole

from heartlandcooking.com
60 min
6 servings

Mashed Meatloaf Casserole is really the whole package! The foundation is packed with the juicy, meaty, savory flavors of your favorite comfort food. Then it's smothered with a big creamy helping of mashed potatoes, covered in melty cheese and crispy bacon. You pretty much don't need anything else but Mashed Meatloaf Casserole! It'll fill you up all on its own!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, gently combine the beef, the onion, the breadcrumbs, the milk, the egg, the salt, and the pepper together.

  3. 3

    Press the meat mixture into a 9x9-inch baking dish.

  4. 4

    Bake the meat mixture, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain the excess fat.

  5. 5

    While the meat is cooking, in a large pot, add the potatoes with just enough water to cover them, and bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat.

  6. 6

    Cook the potatoes until they are tender, about 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Drain the water from the potatoes.

  8. 8

    Add the butter, the milk, the salt, and the pepper to the potatoes and mash to combine.

  9. 9

    Spread the potato mixture over the meat and top with the bacon and the cheese.

  10. 10

    Bake the meatloaf until the bacon is sizzling, the cheese is bubbling, and the potatoes are slightly crispy, about 15 minutes.

  11. 11

    Serve.