🍖🧀 LOADED MASHED POTATO MEATLOAF 🥔🥓
🛒 Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef
2 eggs
¾ cup breadcrumbs
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped green onions
½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper
3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
¼ cup BBQ sauce or ketchup
👩🍳 Instructions
🥣 Mix: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, half the bacon, ½ cup cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
🍖 Shape: Press the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread BBQ sauce or ketchup over the top.
🔥 Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the center reaches 160°F (71°C).
🥔 Top: Spread mashed potatoes over the meatloaf. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and bacon.
🧀 Finish: Bake another 10–15 minutes until the cheese melts and turns golden. Add green onions, rest for 5–10 minutes, then slice and serve.
💡 Tip: Let the meatloaf rest before slicing so it holds together better. Enjoy this cheesy, comforting dinner! 😋🍽️
