The Best Loaded Potato Meatloaf You Will Ever Make
A juicy and flavorful meatloaf topped with creamy mashed potatoes, melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. The ultimate comfort food dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Baking, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, paprika, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and shape into a loaf.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from oven and spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the potatoes.
- Return to oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes, then garnish with green onions. Slice and serve.
Notes
For a spicier version, add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the meatloaf mixture. You can substitute ground turkey for the beef if desired.