Description
A comforting mashup of meatloaf and creamy mac and cheese that brings the family together.
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 (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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix together ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup of milk, salt, and pepper until combined. Press mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add flour, and stir to create a roux. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk until thickened. Add seasonings and cheese until melted.
- Fold in cooked macaroni, then pour the mixture over the meatloaf. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
For a healthier option, use lean ground beef or ground turkey. You can also swap out cheeses as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, mac and cheese, meatloaf