Description

This Loaded Potato Meatloaf Casserole is the ultimate comfort food mashup that’s perfect for an easy dinner, family meal prep, or cozy weekend cooking. Juicy ground beef meatloaf forms the savory foundation, topped with velvety mashed potatoes, golden melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. It’s a rich, hearty dish that feels like a warm hug—ideal for quick dinners, meal planning, or anytime you’re craving satisfying food ideas. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe or new dinner ideas, this casserole delivers big on flavor and nostalgia.

Ingredients

Scale

Meatloaf Base:

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried parsley (optional)

Mashed Potato Layer:

3 cups mashed potatoes (from 4–5 Russet potatoes)
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup milk or cream
Salt and pepper, to taste

Toppings:

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives
Optional: 2 tbsp sour cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then mash with butter and milk. Set aside.
Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; set aside and crumble.
In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Press meat mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meat layer.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
Return to oven and bake for 15–20 more minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and optional sour cream.