Description
This Loaded Potato & Meatloaf Casserole is the ultimate comfort food mashup—juicy, savory meatloaf topped with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes and a sprinkle of green onions. Easy to prepare and even better as leftovers, this hearty casserole is the perfect weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- Lean ground beef
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Milk
- Butter
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Eggs
- Ritz crackers (crushed)
- BBQ sauce
- Green onions
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef and drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked beef, crushed crackers, eggs, BBQ sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Press meat mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- While baking, prepare instant mashed potatoes with butter and milk. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spread cheesy mashed potatoes over baked meatloaf layer.
- Top with additional shredded cheddar and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly (about 10–15 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add chopped mushrooms or spinach to the meat mixture for extra veggies.
- Stir hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes into the potatoes for a spicy twist.
- Leftovers reheat well and are even better the next day.
