Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup. This delightful dish features creamy layers of macaroni and cheese paired with a savory meatloaf, resulting in a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Easy to prepare and kid-friendly, this casserole is sure to become a staple in your home. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or cheeses for a personal twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk (for meatloaf)
- 2 cups milk (for cheese sauce)
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, paprika, dry mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper; mix well and press into a greased baking dish.
- Bake meatloaf for 20 minutes.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour until bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Add seasonings and cheese; stir until melted.
- Mix cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce; pour over baked meatloaf and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg