Cowboy Meatloaf And Potato Casserole
Looking for a comforting meal that’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser?
Ingredients
For the meatloaf:
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ⅓ cup dried bread crumbs
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce of your choice
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 egg beaten
For the potatoes:
- 1 package istant butter-flavored mashed potato mix
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ¼ cup crispy fried onions
- ⅔ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 9×9 baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, barbecue sauce, bread crumbs, beaten egg, chili powder, and salt.
- Press the meat mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking pan. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and drain any excess grease.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to package instructions. Mix in evaporated milk, Monterey Jack cheese, crispy fried onions, butter, and cooked bacon.
- Spread the potato mixture over the baked meatloaf. Sprinkle additional shredded cheese, bacon, and fried onions on top.
- Place the casserole under the broiler, about 6 inches from the heat source, and broil for 3 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve your Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole with extra barbecue sauce, if desired.