Macaroni and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole
A delightful combination of hearty meatloaf and creamy macaroni and cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk (for meatloaf)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
For the Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups milk (for cheese sauce)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
Pasta
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well and press this mixture into a greased baking dish.
Baking Meatloaf
- Bake the meatloaf for 20 minutes.
- While the meatloaf bakes, cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cheese Sauce
- 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 2 cups of milk until the mixture thickens. Season it with salt, pepper, paprika, and dry mustard.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until it is melted and smooth.
Assembly
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, then pour this mixture over the baked meatloaf layer.
- Top it with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and golden.
Serving
- Once the casserole is done baking, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite seasonings or vegetables to the meatloaf for extra taste. For a crispy topping, sprinkle some extra breadcrumbs or crushed crackers mixed with melted butter on top before the final bake.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g