Description
A delightful twist on two classic comfort foods, combining savory meatloaf with creamy macaroni and cheese.
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 mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Press the meat mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake the meatloaf for 20 minutes.
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for one minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, and dry mustard to the sauce. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce.
- After the meatloaf has baked for 20 minutes, pour the macaroni and cheese over it.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding vegetables like peas or spinach to the macaroni and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: macaroni and cheese, meatloaf, casserole, comfort food