Description
A delicious fusion of meatloaf and mac and cheese that makes for a filling and savory dish, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk (for meatloaf)
- 2 tbsp butter (for cheese sauce)
- 2 cups milk (for cheese sauce)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 2 tbsp flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup of milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well and press the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake the meatloaf for 20 minutes.
- While the meatloaf bakes, cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- For the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in the 2 cups of milk until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dry mustard. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and pour it over the meatloaf layer. Top with any remaining cheese.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly.
Notes
Try using lean ground beef for a lighter version or substituting with ground turkey for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg