Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole! This delightful dish combines the creamy richness of macaroni and cheese with the savory heartiness of meatloaf, creating a mouthwatering mashup that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. It’s easy to prepare, kid-approved, and makes for fantastic leftovers. With layers of cheesy goodness and tender meat, this casserole will quickly become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1/2 cup Onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- 2 1/4 cups Milk
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3/4 tsp Pepper
- 2 cups Macaroni, uncooked
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Dry Mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper until well combined. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for about 20 minutes to set the meatloaf base.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook for one minute. Gradually whisk in remaining milk until thickened. Add salt, pepper, paprika, dry mustard, and cheese until melted.
- Combine macaroni with cheese sauce and pour over the meatloaf. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake again for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg