Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole

If there’s one thing all moms can agree on, it’s that we all love a good home-cooked meal.

This cowboy meatloaf recipe is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters, and it’s easy enough for even novice cooks to make.

Plus, the mashed potatoes on top are a delicious finishing touch.

The recipe is simple, and it can easily be tailored to your liking. If you want to make it a bit more cowboy-ish, feel free to add in some diced onions or green peppers.

So go ahead and give this meatloaf recipe a try – I promise you won’t be disappointed!

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Why is this such a good recipe?

The meatloaf is easy to make and the ingredients are ones that are normally on hand already.

How do I keep the meatloaf moist?

I believe in using good quality meat, and a good dose of moisture, whether that is tomato paste, oatmeal, and eggs.

What is the ratio that I should use?

I find the best ratio is ⅔ ground beef and ⅓ ground pork. Of course, this varies, depending on who makes it.

How long should the meatloaf rest before slicing it?

I would say no more than 30 minutes. This is enough time to allow the flavors to blend together.

How do I keep the meatloaf from falling apart?

You need to use binders to help your meatloaf stay together. These binders are ingredients such as eggs, milk, bread crumbs, oatmeal, or even rice. Packing the meatloaf tightly into the loaf pan will also help the meat retain its shape.

Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Refrigerated mashed potatoes
• Bread crumbs
• onion chopped
• BBQ sauce
• egg
• Chili powder
• Bacon pieces
• Mexican blend cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2. In a mixing bowl, add 1 lb. of ground beef.

Step 3. Then, add ½ Large onion.

Step 4. Then, add 1 large egg.

Step 5. Then, add ¼ cup of bbq sauce.

Step 6. Then, add ⅓ cup of bread crumbs.

Step 7. Then, add 2 tsp. of chili powder.

Step 8. Lastly, add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9. Mix together to combine completely.

Step 10. Press the meat mixture into a 9×9 well-greased baking dish.

Step 11. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Step 12. Drain the extra fat.

Step 13. Cook the mashed potatoes according to the package instructions.

Step 14. Spread the cooked potatoes over the meatloaf mixture in the baking dish.

Step 15. Top the potatoes with the shredded cheese and bacon pieces.

Step 16. Place the oven on broil, and broil for several minutes until the cheese is melted.

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• In a mixing bowl, add the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, bbq sauce, egg, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix together to combine completely.
• Press the meat mixture into a 9×9 well-greased baking dish.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
• Drain the extra fat.
• Cook 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 for several minutes until the cheese is melted.
• Enjoy!