Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole Recipe
Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole Recipe is a hearty dinner with ground beef, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, and savory seasonings baked to perfection
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium pot (for potatoes)
- Potato masher or hand mixer
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Skillet (optional for sautéing onions)
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf Layer:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Mashed Potato Layer:
- 3 cups potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- Optional: chopped green onions or cooked bacon bits
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, milk, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2: Preheat oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your baking dish.
Step 3: Make meat mixture
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Step 4: Layer meat
- Press the meat mixture evenly into the bottom of your baking dish.
Step 5: First bake
- Bake for 25 minutes to partially cook the meat.
Step 6: Add mashed potatoes
- Remove from oven and carefully spread mashed potatoes over the meat layer.
Step 7: Add cheese topping
- Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly on top.
Step 8: Final bake
- Return to oven and bake for another 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 9: Rest and serve
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.