Round up the family for a delicious Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole! The cowboys and cowgirls will come running for this BBQ cowboy meatloaf dish.

Ingredients

¾ cup of chopped onion

⅓ cup dried bread crumbs

1 pound lean ground beef

¼ cup your choice Barbecue sauce

2 tsp chili powder

¾ tsp salt

1 egg beaten

Potatoes

1 package instant butter flavored mashed potato mix

⅔ cup evaporated milk

1 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp garlic powder

1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon

¼ cup crispy fried onions

⅔ cup Monterey Jack shredded cheese

Preparation

Heat the oven to 375*, lightly spray a 9×9 baking pan

Using a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, barbecue sauce, bread crumbs, egg and spices.

Press the meat mix into the bottom of the sprayed pan

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes

Remove from oven and drain grease off carefully

In another bowl, make the instant potatoes and mix with evaporated milk, cheese, dried onions, butter and bacon

Spread the potato mix on top of the meat and sprinkle with shredded cheese, bacon and dried onions.

Place under a broiler, 6 inches from the broiler, and broil for 3 minutes.

Serve with an additional serving of Barbecue sauce if you would like.

Enjoy!