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Tater Tot Meatloaf Casserole

The Perfect Casserole, so Delicious and Very Easy to Make.
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 baking dish
  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients

Glaze

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup favorite barbecue sauce
  • 2 TBS brown sugar
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard

Meatloaf Mixture

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 cup ritz cracker crumbs (or other type of cracker)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 TBS dried parsley
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Toppings

  • 2 lb bag frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2-3 green onions sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Making the Glaze

  • In a medium bowl whisk together glaze ingredients (ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard and brown sugar. Set aside.

Making Meatloaf

  • In a large bowl mix together meatloaf ingredients listed (ground beef, cracker crumbs, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley and Worcestershire Sauce). Mix in 1/3 - 1/2 of the prepared glaze.
  • Place meatloaf mixture into prepared 9 x 13 baking dish and press evenly. Spread remaining glaze evenly over meatloaf mixture.
  • Lay the tater tots in a single layer over top of glaze to cover entirely.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over the tater tots.
  • Cover baking dish with foil. (Spray inside of foil with non-stick cooking spray to keep cheese from sticking to foil.) Bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 40-45 minutes until meatloaf is cooked through. Allow to rest 5-6 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions.