Description
A comforting dish that combines hearty meatloaf with creamy, cheesy macaroni, topped with extra cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Press the meat mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is baking, cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about one minute, then gradually whisk in 2 cups milk. Cook until thickened, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dry mustard. Add in the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. Pour this mixture over the baked meatloaf layer, then top with any remaining cheese.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Suitable for freezing after cooling completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: meatloaf, casserole, mac and cheese, comfort food, family meal