Loaded Potato and Meatloaf Casserole - Ultimate Comfort Food - Kitchen Scroll

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds of lean ground beef or turkey
• ½ cup of finely chopped white onion
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1 cup of seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ⅓ cup of cottage cheese
• ½ cup of BBQ sauce
• 2 pounds of potatoes, peeled and diced
• ½ cup of unsalted butter
• ½ cup of sour cream
• ½ cup of warm milk or half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 6 slices of thick bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese