Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole. A delicious twist on classic meatloaf, this hearty dish combines savory ground beef with creamy mac and cheese for a satisfying family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mac and Cheese:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Meatloaf: Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Press into a baking dish and bake.
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook the macaroni according to package directions and drain.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk. Stir in cheese, mustard powder, paprika, and salt until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Mix cooked macaroni with cheese sauce. Spoon over the partially cooked meatloaf. Bake until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based alternative.
- Add cooked bacon or diced tomatoes for extra flavor in the mac and cheese layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
