Loaded Meatloaf with Cheesy Potatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meatloaf Base
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1 pound ground beef
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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¼ cup milk
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¼ cup finely chopped onion
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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½ cup ketchup, divided
→ Toppings
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2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and half the ketchup until well mixed.
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Press meat mixture into baking dish, spread remaining ketchup on top. Bake 20-25 minutes until meat is cooked through.
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Spread mashed potatoes over the cooked meatloaf, top with cheese and crumbled bacon.
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Return to oven for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts and gets bubbly. Garnish with green onions if desired.
# Notes:
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Can be made ahead - prepare meatloaf layer and refrigerate until ready to add toppings and bake
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Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef