Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole. A delicious twist on classic meatloaf, this dish combines a savory meatloaf base with a creamy mac and cheese topping, creating a satisfying and hearty meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or additional cheddar for topping
Meatloaf Base:
Mac and Cheese Topping:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ketchup until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to form the meatloaf base. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Cook elbow macaroni until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour to form a roux. Slowly add milk while whisking. Stir in cheddar cheese, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooked macaroni, stir to coat. Spread a thin layer of ketchup over the meatloaf base if desired. Spoon mac and cheese over meatloaf, sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy twist, add a dash of hot sauce to the cheese sauce.
- You can also use ground turkey or pork as a variation on the meatloaf base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
