Description
This hearty Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole combines a savory beef meatloaf topped with creamy mashed potatoes, melted cheese, and crispy fried onions. Perfect for a comforting family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Meatloaf:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 mix)
- ¾ cup onions, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ¼ cup sweet honey barbecue sauce
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- For the Potato Layer:
- 24 ounces mashed potatoes (pre-cooked or homemade)
- Butter & milk (for mashing potatoes)
- ⅔ cup Mexican style cheese, shredded
- Bacon bits (to mix into potatoes)
- French fried onions (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatloaf:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onions, seasoned bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, beaten egg, and chili powder. Mix well and press the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the meatloaf for about 25 minutes.
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- While the meatloaf is baking, mash the pre-cooked potatoes with butter, milk, and your choice of seasonings. Stir in bacon bits and some French fried onions.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Once the meatloaf is baked, layer the mashed potatoes evenly over the meatloaf. Top with shredded cheese and additional French fried onions.
- Broil:
- Broil the casserole until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding spices like garlic powder or paprika to the mashed potatoes.
- Feel free to customize the cheese type to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg