Potato loaf with bacon and sausage

Here’s a delicious Potato Loaf with Bacon and Sausage recipe — perfect as a hearty meal or side dish!

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🥔 Potato Loaf with Bacon and Sausage

Ingredients:

• 4 cups mashed potatoes (about 5–6 medium potatoes)

• 200g bacon, chopped

• 200g sausage meat (or remove casing from 2 sausages)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella works well)

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for topping)

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Butter or oil for greasing

Optional Add-ins:

• 1/4 tsp paprika or chili flakes for heat

• 1/2 cup frozen peas or corn for added texture

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan and dust lightly with breadcrumbs.

2. Cook the bacon and sausage:

   • In a pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain.

   • In the same pan, cook sausage meat until browned and crumbled. Add chopped onion and garlic, cook until soft.

3. Mix the loaf:

   • In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cooked bacon and sausage mixture, cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper.

   • Mix well until fully combined. The mix should be firm but moist — adjust with a bit more breadcrumbs if too wet.

4. Assemble:

   • Spoon mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Press down firmly.

   • Sprinkle top with extra breadcrumbs and a few small dots of butter for a crispy crust.

5. Bake:

   • Bake for 35–45 minutes or until golden brown on top and heated through.

   • Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing — it sets as it cools.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

• Serve warm with a green salad, steamed veggies, or gravy.

• Great as leftovers too — pan-fry slices the next day for breakfast!

Would you like a version with sweet potatoes or to make it gluten-free?