Loaded Moose Meatloaf Casserole
Looking for a hearty meal the whole family will love? Look no further than our loaded meatloaf casserole! Bursting with savory flavors and topped with baked potatoes, gooey cheese, and crispy bacon, this recipe is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftovers and get a good dose of protein.
Servings: 6
Calories: 175kcal
Equipment
- 9X13 cast iron baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground moose
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 an onion diced (about 1/2 a cup)
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt not table salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
And for the toppings
- 2 leftover baked potatoes peeled and mashed
- 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of chopped bacon
Instructions
- First, let's cook the bacon. Chop it into small pieces and cook it in a cast iron skillet. Once it's done, set it aside to cool.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground moose, diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9X13 cast iron baking dish.
- Evenly spread the mashed potatoes on top.
- Then, gently mix the cooled bacon and cheddar cheese, and sprinkle it over the mashed potatoes.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the meatloaf is fully cooked and the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Ground moose must be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
For visual step-by-step images, refer to the post above.