Description
Mouthwatering loaded potato meatloaf delivers comfort food perfection with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and creamy potato goodness. Hearty dinner favorite promises rich flavors and satisfying texture that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Produce:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Dairy and Topping Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Extra shredded cheese for topping
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ground beef with aromatics, herbs, breadcrumbs, binding agents, and seasonings in a spacious mixing vessel. Thoroughly incorporate ingredients without overmixing to maintain tender texture.
- Mold the meat mixture into a compact loaf configuration, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking at 375F (190C). Transfer to a baking receptacle.
- Roast the meatloaf for approximately 40-45 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160F (71C), verifying doneness with a meat thermometer. Allow a brief resting period to stabilize juices.
- Simultaneously prepare potatoes by cleansing and puncturing skin. Roast or microwave until fork-tender, approximately 45 minutes in oven or 8-10 minutes in microwave.
- Excavate potato interiors, creating a hollow shell. Blend scooped potato flesh with creamy dairy elements, shredded cheese, and verdant onion fragments until smooth and luxurious.
- Repopulate potato skins with the enriched potato mixture, generously crown with additional cheese shreds.
- Return stuffed potatoes to oven for 5-10 minutes, allowing cheese to transform into a molten, golden blanket.
- Plate meatloaf alongside decorated potato vessels. Embellish with fresh green onion snippets or a lavish sour cream dollop for enhanced visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier meatloaf version.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness and prevent overcooking, which can make the meatloaf dry.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or smoked gouda for more complex flavor profiles in the loaded potatoes.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour to maintain the meatloaf’s binding structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg