Description
A comforting casserole combining a meatloaf base with creamy mashed potatoes, topped with cheese and turkey bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk (for meatloaf)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup whole milk (for mashed potatoes)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper (to taste for mashed potatoes)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Set oven temperature to 375°F and allow to reach full heat before assembling components.
- In a large bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 cup milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until incorporated.
- Evenly press the meat mixture into the base of a 9×13-inch baking dish, forming a compact and level layer. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- While the meatloaf bakes, place diced russet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and boil for approximately 15 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add 1/2 cup milk, unsalted butter, salt, and pepper to the drained potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy; season to taste.
- Remove the partially baked meatloaf from the oven. Carefully spread mashed potatoes in an even layer over the meatloaf base.
- Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes, followed by crumbled turkey bacon and sliced green onions. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove casserole from oven and allow to set briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings with additional vegetables or different types of cheese.
- For extra flavor, consider adding spices to the mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg