Loaded Meatloaf Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meatloaf Base
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ cup finely chopped onion
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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½ tablespoon black pepper
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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1 lb ground beef
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ cup milk
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½ cup total ketchup (split in half for use)
→ Topping
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 cups already-made mashed potatoes
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2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or green onions (optional)
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4 cooked bacon slices, crumbled up
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven to 375°F (190°C) to warm up. Coat a 9x9-inch baking pan lightly with oil or butter.
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Throw together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and half your ketchup. Stir until combined.
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Push the beef mixture down into the pan evenly. Spread the rest of the ketchup all over. Cook in the oven for 20-25 minutes, making sure it’s done all the way through.
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After baking, slather mashed potatoes on top of the meat. Sprinkle on bacon and cheese.
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Pop the pan back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes, just until the cheese bubbles and melts.
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Add a bit of chopped green onion or chives for a pop of freshness if you'd like. Let things cool a bit, then dish it up.
# Notes:
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You can make it ahead of time and reheat.
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Try swapping the beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter dish.