Cowboy Meatloaf & Potato Casserole
This rich, hearty Cowboy Meatloaf & Potato Casserole uses simple shortcuts like prepared mashed potatoes and your favorite bbq sauce to get a cozy, comforting dinner on the table the whole family will love.
Recipe Makes: 6
Approximate Cost: $2.22
Equipment
- 9×9 inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or turkey)
- ½ cup finely chopped white onion
- ½ cup bbq sauce (a chipotle one works nicely here, or a whiskey-spiked one!)
- ⅓ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tsp chili powder
- 1 Tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Mashed Potato Topping
- 24 oz prepared mashed potatoes (1 pack)
- 1 cup bacon bits (from approx. 6-8 slices)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mexican cheese blend
- green onions (thinly sliced, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, bbq sauce, egg, chili powder, garlic powder, and some salt and pepper. Mix together to combine completely.
- Press the meat mixture into a 9×9 inch well-greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the beef is cooked through. Drain off any extra fat.
- Heat the mashed potatoes according to the package instructions.
- Spread the cooked potatoes over the meatloaf mixture in the baking dish.
- Top the potatoes with the shredded cheese and bacon pieces.
- Place the oven on broil, and broil until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the green onions. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
For a low carb version of this casserole, use mashed cauliflower instead!
Recipe costs provided are approximate. Actual cost per recipe & serving will vary by location, store, brand, etc. Approximate cost shown does not include costs for any optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 696kcal | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 394mg | Total Carbs: 27g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Net Carbs: 22g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 258mg