Loaded Potato and Meatloaf Casserole - A Comfort Food Classic - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

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