Cheesy Meatloaf Casserole That’s Comfort Food Done Right
A hearty, cheesy meatloaf casserole with a savory beef layer, creamy mashed potatoes, and golden melted cheddar. A quick and easy dinner perfect for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lbs lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
½ tsp dried thyme or parsley
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 tbsp butter
½ cup milk
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté onion in olive oil 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute more.
- In bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Press meat into casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until cheese is bubbly and meat is cooked through.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use leftover mashed potatoes or instant mix. Substitute ground turkey or add sautéed vegetables for variation. Freezes well.