Tex-Mex Cowboy Meatloaf & Potato Casserole
This is an easy comfort food it is like a Meatloaf meets Sheppard’s Pie round a Cowboy Campfire.(… it’s got BACON and Cheese what can be better..)
Source: pinterest -- which came from keyingredient.com but I have modified it somewhat
Serves: 6
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Ingredients
- 1 package Ore-Ida® Steam n' Mash Garlic Seasoned Potatoes*
- 1 pound ground meat lean
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ⅓ cup bread crumbs seasoned
- ¼ cup Jack Daniel’s® Barbecue Sauce, Honey Smokehouse**
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 2 tbsp. yellow mustard
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 cup crisp crumbled bacon
- 1 cup crispy fried onions canned
- cup Mexican blend cheese shredded***
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add the chopped onions, garlic and red pepper and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they're soft. Do not allow them to brown, turn the heat down if necessary. Remove them from the heat and allow to cool.
- Coat 9×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, Barbecue Sauce, egg, chili powder, mustard, pepper and salt until well mixed. Gently press into bottom of baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Carefully pour off any excess fat if needed. Adjust oven to broil and place oven rack 6 to from heat source.
- Meanwhile, microwave Potatoes according to package instructions. In a large bowl, mix together hot Potatoes, milk and butter, 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.
- Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned. Serve hot with additional Barbecue Sauce if desired.
Notes
*To save time rather than mashing potatoes I used 1 package of Resers Sensational Side –Creamy Mashed Potatoes . Mixed in ⅓ Cup evaporated milk and the tbsp. of butter.
**Used Tony Roma’s Carolina Honey’s Barbecue Sauce as the Co-op did not carry Jack Daneil’s barbecue Sauce.
*** Also substituted Kraft Habanero Heat Shredded Cheese to add a little extra zing.
**Used Tony Roma’s Carolina Honey’s Barbecue Sauce as the Co-op did not carry Jack Daneil’s barbecue Sauce.
*** Also substituted Kraft Habanero Heat Shredded Cheese to add a little extra zing.