Loaded Potato Meatloaf

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (4 oz.) package garlic instant mashed potatoes
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add water and milk and bring to boil. Remove from heat and stir in instant mashed potato mix. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic powder, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Add bread crumbs and egg. Continue mixing until well-combined.
4. Press meat mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over top. Top with cheese and bacon. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.