Loaded Potatoes Meatloaf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meatloaf Ingredients
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1 lb of ground beef
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1 small onion, chopped really fine
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 large egg
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¼ cup milk
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1 cup of breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
→ Loaded Potato Ingredients
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4 big russet potatoes
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½ cup sour cream
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Salt and pepper, however much you like
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Extra cheese for sprinkling on top
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½ cup green onions, chopped up
# Instructions:
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Start by preheating your oven to 375°F. Toss your ground beef, onion, and garlic into a good-sized bowl. Follow with the milk, ketchup, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Season things up with oregano, basil, pepper, and salt. Then, use your hands to gently combine everything—but don't overdo it or it might get tough.
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Mold the mixture into a loaf, placing it on a baking sheet or in a loaf pan to keep it neat. Bake for about 40-45 minutes until the center hits 160°F when checked with a thermometer. Let it sit for 10 minutes after baking so the juices stay inside.
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As the meatloaf's baking, scrub the potatoes clean (since they’re from the dirt) and poke them with a fork so they don’t burst in the oven. You can bake them for about 45 minutes with the meatloaf or microwave them on high for 8-10 minutes wrapped in damp paper towels.
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After the potatoes are soft, slice them down the middle (carefully—it’s hot!) and scoop the flesh into a bowl, leaving just enough potato behind so the skin keeps its shape. Add butter and let it melt, then mix in sour cream and seasonings. Stir in the cheddar cheese and green onions, leaving some cheese behind for the topping. Give it a quick taste; add more salt if needed.
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Spoon the cheesy potato mixture back into the potato skins, piling it up a bit. Sprinkle more cheese over the tops and bake them for another 5-10 minutes, just until the cheese is gooey and browns a tiny bit.
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Cut the meatloaf into slices and plate it with the loaded potato halves. Add some extra green onions or sour cream on top if you’d like. Bring everything to the table and dig into this cozy meal!
# Notes:
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This meal brings together two comfort food classics—tender meatloaf and cheesy stuffed potato skins—perfect for feeding a crowd.
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If you're short on time, you can make parts of it ahead: prep everything, then bake when needed.
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No need to stress about exact spices. Swap out for what you’ve already got in your kitchen.
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Leftovers? Use the meatloaf for a sandwich—bread, mayo, maybe a little ketchup. Delicious!