COWBOY MEATLOAF AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Ingredients
¾ cup of chopped onion
⅓ cup dried bread crumbs
1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup your choice Barbecue sauce
2 tsp chili powder
¾ tsp salt
1 egg beaten
Potatoes
1 package instant butter flavored mashed potato mix
⅔ cup evaporated milk
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
¼ cup crispy fried onions
⅔ cup Monterey Jack shredded cheese
Instructions

FIRST STEP:
Heat the oven to 375*, lightly spray a 9×9 baking pan
Using a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, barbecue sauce, bread crumbs, egg and spices.
SECOND STEP:
Press the meat mix into the bottom of the sprayed pan
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes
THIRD STEP:
Remove from oven and drain grease off carefully
In another bowl, make the instant potatoes and mix with evaporated milk, cheese, dried onions, butter and bacon
FOURTH STEP:
Spread the potato mix on top of the meat and sprinkle with shredded cheese, bacon and dried onions.
Place under a broiler, 6 inches from the broiler, and broil for 3 minutes.
FIFTH STEP:
Serve with an additional serving of Barbecue sauce if you would like.