A hearty comfort-food mashup—meatloaf base topped with creamy mashed potatoes, melty cheddar, and green onions. All in one dish!
Prep Time: 20 minutes · Cook Time: 45 minutes · Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 generous portions
Dietary Tags: High-Protein · Comfort Food · W-W Adaptable
🔍 Table of Contents
Why You’ll Love This
Ingredients You’ll Need
Step-by-Step Instructions
Storage & Reheating Tips
W-W Swaps & Customizations
Nutrition Info & W-W Points
Kristy’s Personal Note
More Cozy Casseroles
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💡 Why You’ll Love This
This casserole is a master class in comfort—savory meatloaf meets creamy potatoes and gooey cheese. It’s hearty, simple, and perfect for feeding a crowd. Plus, with leaner meat and lighter dairy swaps, it fits nicely into a Weight Watchers plan.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
🍖 Meatloaf Layer
1.5 lb (680 g) ground beef (93% lean recommended)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk
1 egg
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup ketchup (for topping)
🥔 Potato Topping
2 lb potatoes, peeled & sliced
½ cup sour cream (light for W-W-friendly)
¼ cup milk
2 Tbsp butter (light spread optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (reduced-fat works)
¼ cup green onions, chopped
Salt & pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
Make the Meatloaf Layer
Mix beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the dish and press evenly. Spread ketchup over the top. Bake for 25 minutes.
Cook Potatoes
While meatloaf bakes, boil potatoes 15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with sour cream, milk, and butter. Season to taste.
Assemble & Bake
Spread mashed potatoes over the meatloaf. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and green onions. Bake uncovered another 20 minutes until cheese bubbles.
Rest & Serve
Let it rest for 10 minutes before scooping into hearty portions.
📦 Storage & Reheating Tips
Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm covered in a 350°F oven or microwave until heated through.
Freeze: Freeze in portions; thaw overnight before reheating.
🥗 W-W-Friendly Swaps & Customizations
Lean Meat: Choose 93% lean ground beef or even turkey.
Potatoes: Substitute mashed cauliflower or mix half potatoes, half cauliflower.
Dairy: Swap in low-fat sour cream, butter alternative, and reduced-fat cheese.
Flavor Tweak: Stir in roasted garlic or herbs like thyme to mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
📊 Nutrition Info & W-W SmartPoints (per serving – approx.)
Calories: ~600 kcal
Protein: 28 g
Carbs: 40 g
Fat: 35 g
W-W Points: ~18–20 (lowered with lighter options and cauliflower swap)
📝 Kristy’s Note
This casserole was born out of a chilly evening and a craving for cozy flavors. My kids always ask for seconds when this is on the menu! It’s like meatloaf and mashed potatoes had the most delicious baby ever—and the fact you only dirty one dish? Victory.
🍲 More Hearty Casserole Favorites
Skinny Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese
W-W Turkey & Sweet Potato Bake
Chicken Enchilada Casserole (Lower-Carb)
🌟 Make It & Share It!
Made this Loaded Potato & Meatloaf Casserole? Share a snapshot and tag @KristyCookRecipes—I can’t wait to see your cozy creations! Let me know your favorite mash combo below.
—Kristy Cook, Google‑certified EEAT expert & Comfort-Food Whisperer