Cheesy Meatloaf Casserole Recipe: A Comfort Food Classic Reinvented
This Cheesy Meatloaf Casserole layers savory meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes, and melty cheddar cheese into one delicious, comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1½ lbs ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 eggs
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3/4 cup breadcrumbs
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1/3 cup milk
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 cup ketchup
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Salt & pepper to taste
Mashed Potatoes
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2 lbs potatoes, peeled & chopped
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1/2 cup milk
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3 tbsp butter
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1/4 cup sour cream
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Salt & pepper to taste
Topping
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13” baking dish.
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Sauté onion and garlic in butter until soft.
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In a bowl, combine ground beef, cooked onion/garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
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Press mixture into the baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes.
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Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with milk, butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
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Spread mashed potatoes over baked meatloaf layer.
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Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Return to oven and bake 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted.
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Optional: Broil 2–3 minutes for golden topping. Let rest before serving.
Notes
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Add vegetables or herbs to the meat layer.
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Swap in sweet potatoes or turkey for variations.
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Make ahead and refrigerate up to 1 day.
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Freeze for up to 2 months.