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Cheesy Meatloaf & Tater Tot Bake

Cheesy Meatloaf & Tater Tot Bake: Your New Comfort Food Hero

Enjoy this Cheesy Meatloaf & Tater Tot Bake, a cozy comfort food perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup Milk non-dairy milk can be used for lactose-free option
  • 1 large Egg or substitute with a flax egg for vegan alternative
  • 1 small Onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce choose gluten-free if needed
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese can experiment with mozzarella or pepper jack
  • 24 ounces Frozen Tater Tots or homemade potato rounds
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup or BBQ sauce as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Transfer the meat mixture into the greased baking dish and press it down evenly to form a uniform layer.
  4. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the meatloaf mixture.
  5. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots and return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until melted.
  7. Allow the dish to rest for about 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize this dish by adding veggies or experimenting with different cheeses. For extra crunch, pre-cook the tater tots.

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