Loaded Cheese Meatloaf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meatloaf Base
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 lb ground beef
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1 large egg
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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¼ cup finely chopped onion
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ cup milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ cup ketchup, split into two portions
→ Topping
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4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 cups pre-made mashed potatoes
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives (optional)
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9x9 dish lightly with grease.
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Stir together the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and half of the ketchup until blended well.
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Place the meat mix into the dish, pressing it down evenly. Spread the rest of the ketchup over it and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
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Lay mashed potatoes over the meatloaf. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and bacon crumbs on top.
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Pop it back in the oven for another 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Add a sprinkle of chives or green onions if you're using them. Let it cool down a bit before digging in.
# Notes:
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Make-ahead friendly
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Beef can be replaced with ground turkey or chicken