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Mac Cheese Beef Meatloaf

Delicious Mac Cheese Beef Meatloaf Casserole Recipe

  • Author: Jannet Lisa
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Mac And Cheese Meatloaf Casserole The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup

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

  1. Cook 1/2 cup diced onion until soft (approx. 5-7 minutes). Let cool. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, cooked onion, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup milk (for meatloaf), 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook 2 cups macaroni according to package directions until al dente; drain. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Whisk in 2 tbsp flour for 1-2 minutes to create a blonde roux. Gradually whisk in 2 cups warm milk (for cheese sauce) until thick and smooth (approx. 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp dry mustard, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper until cheese is fully melted and sauce is creamy. Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce; stir to coat.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Press the chilled meatloaf mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish. Spoon the prepared mac and cheese mixture over the meatloaf layer, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp paprika over the mac and cheese.
  4. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F / 71°C) and the mac and cheese is bubbly and golden. If topping browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil. Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve hot.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 420
    • Sugar: 3g
    • Sodium: 800mg
    • Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
    • Trans Fat: 0g
    • Carbohydrates: 35g
    • Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg

    Keywords: Mac Cheese Beef Meatloaf

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