Loaded Comfort Meal (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Layer
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1 cup of BBQ sauce
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⅓ cup of creamy cottage cheese
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1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
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½ cup of diced white onion
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1 tablespoon of garlic, finely minced
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½ cup of seasoned breadcrumbs
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1 ½ pounds of ground turkey or beef, lean
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1 large egg, beaten gently
→ Potato Mix
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½ cup of warm milk or cream
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½ cup of softened butter
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2 pounds of diced, peeled potatoes
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½ cup of sour cream
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1 teaspoon of black pepper, freshly ground
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1 teaspoon of kosher salt
→ Garnish
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1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese
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6 slices of crispy bacon, crumbled
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9x13 baking pan with some nonstick spray.
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Grab a big bowl and toss in the ground turkey or beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, beaten egg, cottage cheese, and BBQ sauce. Stir until it's all mixed together.
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Spread the meat mixture into the greased baking pan, pressing it down evenly. Let it bake for 30 minutes.
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While the meat's cooking, boil your diced potatoes in water on medium heat until nice and soft.
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Drain the water once the potatoes are done. Add butter and blend until smooth with a hand mixer. After that, stir in warm milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper until creamy.
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When the 30 minutes are up, take the pan out of the oven. Carefully pour out any extra grease.
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Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat with a spatula. Sprinkle on the shredded cheese, and top with crumbled bacon.
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Pop the pan back in the oven for another 15 minutes. The cheese should melt completely, and the potatoes should heat through.
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Take the pan out and leave it on the counter for a few minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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For a lighter option, swap the ground beef for turkey.
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You can assemble this in advance and stick it in the fridge. Just bake it when you're ready.
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Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll last up to three days.