Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food mashup with this Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole. A hearty meatloaf base is topped with creamy mac and cheese, creating a deliciously satisfying dish that will please the whole family.
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: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Mix until just combined. Press the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form a flat layer.
- Bake the Meatloaf Base: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes while preparing the mac and cheese topping.
- Prepare the Mac and Cheese: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add mustard powder if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the cooked macaroni in the cheese sauce until well coated.
- Assemble the Casserole: Remove the meatloaf base from the oven. Spread the mac and cheese evenly over the meatloaf.
- Sprinkle extra shredded cheddar cheese on top for a golden crust.
- Bake the Casserole: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Pair with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole, Comfort Food, Baked Casserole
