Description
This Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole combines two classic comfort foods into one hearty dish. A savory ground beef meatloaf base topped with creamy macaroni and cheese, baked to perfection for a family-favorite meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf Base:
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1/2 cup (50 g) breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup
Mac and Cheese Topping:
- 2 cups (200 g) elbow macaroni, cooked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Meatloaf Base: Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Press into baking dish.
- Bake the Meatloaf Base: Bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Mac and Cheese: Make a cheese sauce, mix with cooked macaroni.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread mac and cheese over the meatloaf base.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Adjust the cheese blend to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Casserole Recipe
