Description
This Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole combines the classic comfort of meatloaf with creamy macaroni and cheese, baked together into a hearty, cheesy dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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For the Meatloaf
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk (for meatloaf)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
For the Macaroni
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
For the Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter (for cheese sauce)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk (for cheese sauce)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Meatloaf Mixture: 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: Bake the meatloaf for 20 minutes.
- Cook Macaroni: While it bakes, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for one minute.
- Finish Cheese Sauce: Gradually whisk in milk until thickened; season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dry mustard. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Assemble Casserole: Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and pour over the meatloaf layer. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake Casserole: Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes
- Make sure to grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
- Cook macaroni al dente as it will cook further in the oven.
