Description
A hearty meatloaf baked as a casserole and topped with cheese and bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Press the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven. Spread the ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the ketchup layer.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or a mix of ground beef and pork for the ground beef.
- For a smoother topping, mix the ketchup with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar before spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: meatloaf casserole, loaded meatloaf, beef casserole, baked meatloaf, cheesy meatloaf