Dive into a hearty casserole with creamy mashed potatoes

Ingredients:

Meat:

Ingredient Quantity
Thick-cut bacon (cooked and crumbled) 6 slices
Ground beef or turkey (lean) 1 1/2 lbs

Produce:

Ingredient Quantity
Minced garlic 1 tablespoon
Potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced) 2 lbs
Diced white onion 1/2 cup

Refrigerated:

Ingredient Quantity
Egg 1 large

Condiments:

Ingredient Quantity
Barbecue sauce 1/2 cup
Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon

Baking & Spices:

Ingredient Quantity
Ground black pepper 1 teaspoon
Kosher salt 1 teaspoon

Bread & Baked Goods:

Ingredient Quantity
Seasoned bread crumbs 1 cup

Dairy:

Ingredient Quantity
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup
Shredded cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups
Cottage cheese 1/3 cup
Milk or half-and-half 1/2 cup
Sour cream 1/2 cup

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare potatoes: Cook potatoes in salted boiling water for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Cook meatloaf mixture: Combine ground beef or turkey, garlic, onion, egg, bread crumbs, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Assemble casserole: Spread meatloaf mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with potatoes and crumbled bacon.
  5. Prepare cheese sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk or half-and-half until smooth. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cottage cheese until melted.
  6. Bake: Pour cheese sauce over casserole. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Serve: Let casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream and chopped chives or green onions.

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