Description
This Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole is the ultimate comfort food mashup, layering creamy mac and cheese over savory meatloaf for a family-friendly dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 1 lb
- Onion: 1/2 cup, diced
- Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Milk: 1/4 cup
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Macaroni: 2 cups, uncooked
- Cheddar Cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Butter: 2 tbsp
- Flour: 2 tbsp
- Milk: 2 cups
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Paprika: 1/2 tsp
- Dry Mustard: 1/2 tsp
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well and press into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Bake for 20 minutes.
4. While the meatloaf is baking, cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
5. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, dry mustard, and 1 1/2 cups of cheese until melted.
6. Stir cooked macaroni into cheese sauce. Pour over partially cooked meatloaf. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
7. Return to oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
This Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole combines the best of both worlds, making it a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for those cozy nights in, this dish will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg