Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole 🤠🥔🧀

A hearty family-style casserole that combines juicy BBQ meatloaf, tender potatoes, and a rich cheesy topping. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving comfort food.

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf Layer

1 lb (450 g) ground beef
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
½ large onion, finely chopped
¼ cup BBQ sauce
1 large egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the Potato Layer

4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter, melted
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the Creamy Cheese Topping

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
½ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Meatloaf Base

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, BBQ sauce, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix until just combined.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Add the Potato Layer

Arrange the sliced potatoes evenly over the meat mixture.
Drizzle with melted butter.
Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Make the Creamy Topping

In a medium bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until smooth.
Spread the mixture evenly over the potatoes.
Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese generously on top.

Step 4: Bake

Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

Add cooked bacon bits for extra cowboy flavor.
Pepper Jack cheese can be substituted for a spicy kick.
Serve with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Yield

Serves 6–8 people

Golden, cheesy, smoky, and packed with flavor, this Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort-food dinner that everyone will ask for again and again! 😋🍽️