Ingredients
– 1 ½ pounds ground beef
– 1 cup breadcrumbs
– 1 large egg
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 pound frozen tater tots
– 1 cup barbecue sauce or ketchup (for topping)
– ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
Instructions
Creating Cheesy Meatloaf & Tater Tot Bake is a simple process that can easily be followed. Just follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Meatloaf Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Form Meatloaf: Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in the center of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Add Tater Tots: Surround the meatloaf with frozen tater tots, arranging them in a single layer.
5. Top with Barbecue Sauce: Brush the top of the meatloaf with barbecue sauce or ketchup.
6. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) and the tater tots are golden brown.
7. Add Cheese: In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top of the meatloaf and tater tots.
8. Cool Slightly: Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes before slicing.
9. Slice and Serve: Carefully slice the meatloaf and serve it warm with a generous helping of tater tots.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating a delicious and satisfying Cheesy Meatloaf & Tater Tot Bake effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 28g