Description
A comforting mashup of savory meatloaf and creamy macaroni and cheese, perfect for any family dinner or potluck.
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 the ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well and press into a greased baking dish.
- Bake the meatloaf for 20 minutes.
- While it bakes, cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- For the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for one minute.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk until thickened; season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dry mustard. Stir in the shredded cheese until it melts smoothly.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and pour this mixture over the meatloaf layer. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, try mixing different types of cheese or adding veggies like peas or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg