Meatloaf Pie With Cheesy Hashbrowns
Meatloaf Pie with Cheesy Hashbrowns is an old-fashioned meatloaf pie with breadcrumbs recipe that piles cheesy hashbrowns in a moist meatloaf crust with a drizzle of BBQ sauce on top.
If you love savory meatloaf dinners, try our Slow Cooker Meatloaf and Potatoes or Smoked Whiskey BBQ Meatloaf.
Recipe Bites
- ✅ Recipe Name: Meatloaf Pie with Cheesy Hashbrowns
- ⏲️ Ready In: 50 minutes
- 👨👨👦👦 Serves: 8
- 🍽️ Calories: 272 calories per serving
- 💪 Protein: 18 grams
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Lean ground beef, panko bread crumbs, hashbrowns, shredded cheese
- 📋 Dietary Info: Meatloaf casserole, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food
- 💯 Why You’ll Love It: This old-fashioned recipe combines ground beef and cheesy potatoes to make a quick and hearty dinner.
I found this recipe in an old recipe box that belonged to my husband’s Grandmother, Louise Sharp. We discovered it when we moved my mother-in-law to a retirement community and I immediately had to pull all the recipes out of the box to see what treasures I could find.
This recipe, called Meatloaf Potato Pie, piqued my interest because it’s a classic meat-and-potatoes dish, and I knew my family would really enjoy it. It’s one of the easiest weeknight casseroles, like this Spaghetti Pie.
The thing I changed was the addition of BBQ sauce as a garnish over the top when the pie is served, which is quite delicious, yet completely optional.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Ground Beef: I used lean ground beef, but the original recipe called for ground chuck, which would have quite a bit of fat. Any type of ground meat will work fine – turkey, chicken, pork, even ground venison. Just keep in mind that because ground turkey and ground chicken are much more lean, they will cook more quickly and you’ll need to make sure you don’t over cook those types of meats or the meatloaf will be dry and crumbly.
- Hash browns: I prefer shredded hash browns, but I bet you could use any hash browns. I always use frozen hash browns, but you could certainly shred your own potatoes.
- Shredded Cheese: I used a Colby-Jack cheese in this recipe, but the original recipe called for mozzarella cheese. Use what you prefer or what you’ve got on hand.
- Panko Crumbs: I prefer Panko breadcrumbs for a binder instead of oatmeal when making meatloaf. Panko breadcrumbs are made from bread without crusts and are very irregular in shape, which is why they make a superior product.
- Dehydrated Onion Flakes: If you don’t have dehydrated onion flakes on hand, you can substitute 1/2 to 1 teaspoon granulated onion or onion powder instead.
How to Make Meatloaf Pie
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef with the BBQ sauce, onions, oregano, and panko bread crumbs with 1 beaten egg, taking care not to overwork the meatloaf mixture.
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Step 2: Place the prepared meatloaf mixture into a greased 9″ deep-dish pie plate, pressing it evenly across the bottom and up the sides, using your fingers; reserve.
Step 3: In another mixing bowl, combine the remaining 3 beaten eggs with the hash browns, shredded cheese, and parsley.
Step 4: Gently spoon this mixture into the prepared meatloaf “crust” in the pie plate, spreading it out evenly.
Place the meatloaf pie, uncovered, onto the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake 30-35 minutes or until the hash brown mixture golden brown on top and the meatloaf crust is deep golden brown on the bottom.
Step 5: Remove the meatloaf pie from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into pieces to serve.
Step 6: Garnish with a generous drizzle of BBQ sauce.
Meatloaf Pie FAQs
I love to double or triple this recipe and make several meatloaf pies at one time. I bake one for now and throw the others into the freeze for later. I freeze the pies before baking them so they can be baked fresh when needed, instead of just be reheated. You can bake the meatloaf pies from frozen, reducing the oven temperature to 325 degrees halfway through the baking time so the meatloaf pie can cook through to the center without the exterior getting over cooked.
Because this recipe already features two staple food groups (meat and potatoes), we really like to add a refreshing vegetable salad to this meal. Crunchy Corn Salad (made with Fritos!) hits the spot and so does Summer Corn Salad – we love the creamy dressings.
For side dish that’s colorful, you may like to make this Crispy Bacon Hash, which can also be served as a main dish, too. And don’t forget about this easy air fryer recipe – Roasted Broccoli Parmesan!
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Cheesy Hash Brown Meatloaf Pie
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Ingredients
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, use your favorite we like Head Country BBQ Sauce
- 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions may substitute 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 4 large eggs divided use, beaten
- 3 cups shredded frozen hash brown potatoes thawed
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes optional
- BBQ sauce for garnishing optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef with the BBQ sauce, onions, oregano, and panko bread crumbs with 1 beaten egg, taking care not to overwork the meatloaf mixture.3/4 pound lean ground beef, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, use your favorite, 1 tablespoon dehydrated onions, 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- Place the meatloaf mixture into a greased 9″ deep-dish pie plate, pressing it evenly across the bottom and up the sides, using your fingers; reserve.
- In another mixing bowl, combine the remaining 3 beaten eggs with the hash browns, shredded cheese, and parsley.3 cups shredded frozen hash brown potatoes, 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- Gently spoon this mixture into the prepared meatloaf “crust” in the pie plate, spreading it out evenly in the center.
- Place the meatloaf pie, uncovered, onto the center rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the hash brown mixture is nicely golden brown on top and the meatloaf crust is a deep golden brown on the bottom.
- Remove the meatloaf pie from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into pieces to serve. Meatloaf pie is delicious served with a generous drizzle of BBQ sauce, if desired.BBQ sauce for garnishing
Nutrition
I added some sour cream to the egg base so it makes the hash browns creamier. I also used chunk hash browns instead of shredded. We don’t have shredded hash browns in Canada.
Hi Sherri –
Thank you for sharing your modifications to this recipe – sounds delicious! Let’s Keep Cookin’,
Chef Alli
I’m gona use a bison turkey mix to save calories. And fat free cheese. It actually will fit my macros perfectly. Love the inspiration ❤
Hi Caleb –
The substitutions you are going to use will be delicious. I hope you’ve tried this recipe!
Chef Alli
I could RUIN my diet w/ this recipe! Saving it for a cheat day!!!
Hi Mandy –
You are correct. It DOES ruin one’s diet….and super fast, too. But it’s sooooooooo yummy!!
Please let me know when you make it. Can’t wait to hear what you think!
Chef Alli
Oh my, this is a definite must try! I actually have all the ingredients on hand already too. Guaranteed my hubby’s gonna love it! I now know what’s for dinner tomorrow. Maybe even breakfast! Thank you! You always have the best recipes and they usually involve pantry and freezer ingredients I generally always have and so economical and delicious ?
Hi Catherine – Thanks so much for your comment here on this recipe. Your sweet message just reminded me that I need to make another Cheesy Hash Brown Pie soon! My sons were gone deer hunting in western Kansas when I made the last one, so Dad got to eat the entire thing! I love having things like that in the fridge that they can heat up as they need to. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!
Sincerely,
Chef Alli