Tennessee Meatloaf And Mashed Potato Casserole Recipes

COWBOY MEATLOAF AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine beef, onion, breadcrumbs, Barbecue Sauce, egg, chili powder and salt until well mixed. Gently press into bottom of baking dish.
• 2.Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from oven and carefully pour off any excess fat if needed. Adjust oven temperature to broil and place oven rack 6 to 8 inches from heat source.
• 3.Meanwhile, microwave Potatoes according to package instructions. In a large bowl, mix together hot Potatoes, milk, butter, parsley and garlic, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. For a smoother consistency, mix with an electric mixer to desired consistency. Stir in bacon and fried onions. Spread evenly on top of beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
• 4.Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned. Serve hot with additional Barbecue Sauce if desired.

POTATO-TOPPED MEATLOAF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix meatloaf ingredients. Press in bottom and up sides of baking dish to within 1/2 inch of top.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and dry potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in broccoli and cheese. Spoon over meat shell.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until meatloaf is thoroughly cooked and meat thermometer inserted in center of meat reads 160°F. Let stand 5 minutes; drain liquid along edges.

COWBOY MEATLOAF AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with baking spray.
• In a large bowl, stir together the ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, beaten egg, and chili powder just until well-combined. Press the meat mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
• Bake it for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Test for doneness with a meat thermometer. It should read 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
• While baking, microwave the potatoes according to package instructions in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Mix in the butter, milk, parsley, and garlic powder until well-combined. Gently mix in the bacon bits and French-fried onions.
• Remove the dish from the oven and turn on the broiler. Top the meat mixture with the potato mix, followed by the shredded cheese.
• Place the baking dish 4 inches from the heat. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Let the cowboy meatloaf rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!