Ohhh comfort food royalty right there 😌 Meatloaf Casserole—all the cozy meatloaf vibes with creamy mashed potatoes on top. Here’s a classic, family-favorite version:
Meatloaf Casserole
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
Meatloaf layer:
- 1½ lbs ground beef (or beef/pork mix)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Topping:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or prepared)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional glaze:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the meatloaf layer
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Bake meat layer
- Press meat mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Add glaze & topping
- Mix ketchup and brown sugar (if using) and spread over meat.
- Spoon mashed potatoes evenly on top.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Finish baking
- Return to oven and bake another 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Rest & serve
- Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Add peas or corn between the meat and potatoes for a one-dish meal.
- Swap cheddar for Colby-Jack or mozzarella.
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
This reheats beautifully and is amazing with green beans or a simple salad.
Want a BBQ meatloaf casserole, loaded mashed potato version, or a slow cooker twist next? 😏
