Description
Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole combines tender ground beef with creamy macaroni and cheese in one comforting baked dish.
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
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
- Mix ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper and press into dish.
- Bake meatloaf for 20 minutes.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
- Melt butter, whisk in flour, and gradually add milk until thick.
- Season sauce and stir in cheese until melted.
- Combine macaroni with cheese sauce and spread over meatloaf.
- Top with extra cheese and bake 25 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Let casserole rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg