Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup
If you’re craving a dish that brings together the warm, cheesy goodness of macaroni and cheese with the hearty satisfaction of meatloaf, then our Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole is the ultimate comfort food mashup you need to try! This delightful casserole combines tender ground beef with creamy macaroni, all smothered in a rich cheese sauce that will have your family asking for seconds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family gatherings, this one-pan wonder is not only delicious but also easy to prepare and clean up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined. Press this mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the meatloaf for 20 minutes.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour until bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened; add seasoning and stir in 1½ cups cheese until melted.
- Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce and pour over the meatloaf. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg