Description
Looking for the perfect comfort food that combines two classics? Try Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole! This delicious dish layers creamy macaroni and cheese with a savory meatloaf, creating a hearty casserole that’s ideal for family dinners or gatherings. With its rich flavors and satisfying textures, it’s bound to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups macaroni, uncooked
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups milk (divided)
- 2 tbsp butter
- Various seasonings (salt, pepper, paprika, dry mustard)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the meatloaf for 20 minutes.
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour; gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk until thickened. Add seasonings and 1½ cups cheese until melted.
- Mix cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce. Pour over the meatloaf; sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg