Potato Meatloaf Casserole (Printable Version)

Savory meatloaf with creamy potatoes, cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon for a tasty, homey dish.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Meat Mixture

01 - 680 g beef, ground
02 - 60 g bread crumbs
03 - 1 big egg
04 - 120 ml ketchup
05 - 120 ml milk
06 - 15 ml Worcestershire sauce
07 - 5 g sea salt
08 - 2.5 g ground black pepper
09 - 5 g garlic powder
10 - 5 g onion powder

→ Potato Mash Layer

11 - 720 ml mashed potatoes, homemade or quick
12 - 60 g butter, melted
13 - 120 ml sour cream
14 - 120 ml milk, add more if needed
15 - 5 g garlic powder
16 - Season with salt and pepper as you like

→ Extras

17 - 170 g cheddar cheese, shredded
18 - 6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
19 - 30 g green onions, chopped

# Detailed Preparation Steps:

01 - Heat your oven to 190°C and oil up a 23x33 cm pan.
02 - Grab a big bowl and stir together beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, milk, garlic and onion powders, salt, pepper, and ketchup until smooth.
03 - Press that meat mix into the dish evenly and put it in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
04 - While the meat cooks, blend butter, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and mashed potatoes in a bowl until nice and creamy.
05 - Take the meat base out and spread the potato mix on top evenly.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon over the mashed potatoes.
07 - Pop it back in and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes till the cheese melts and bubbles.
08 - Take it out, scatter chopped green onions on top, and enjoy while warm.

# Helpful Tips:

01 - Want it tastier? Swap half the beef with ground pork. Change milk in the potatoes to get your perfect creaminess. Feel free to add diced tomatoes or jalapenos for a twist.