Description
A delightful mashup of savory meatloaf and creamy mac and cheese, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
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, diced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Press the meat mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- While the meatloaf 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 the 2 cups of milk until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dry mustard. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and pour it over the meatloaf layer. Top with any remaining cheese.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables like spinach or zucchini for added nutrition. Feel free to mix different cheeses for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg