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Bacon and Sausage Stuffed Potato Loaf

A hearty comfort food masterpiece featuring a juicy sausage and beef meatloaf stuffed inside creamy mashed potatoes, topped with melted cheddar and crispy bacon.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potato Layer
  • 4 large Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Meat Filling
  • 1 lb ground pork sausage
  • 0.5 lb ground beef 80/20
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
Topping
  • 6-8 strips bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Potato masher
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet or Loaf pan
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Boil peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
  2. Mash potatoes with butter, cream, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup cheese until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper.
  4. In a bowl, mix sausage, beef, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme until combined.
  5. Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape. Spread mashed potatoes over the bottom (if using loaf pan) or encase the entire meat loaf with the mashed potato mixture.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes until meat reaches an internal temp of 160°F (71°C).
  7. Remove from oven, top with remaining cheese and crispy crumbled bacon.
  8. Bake for another 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
  9. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Ensure you cook the bacon separately before adding it as a topping to ensure it remains crispy.