Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole
Mac and cheese meatloaf casserole with savory beef layer and creamy cheese topping. Easy comfort dinner recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, ketchup, salt, and pepper.
- Press mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until partially cooked.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour, cooking briefly.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Add cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in cooked macaroni.
- Spread mac and cheese over the meatloaf layer.
- Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Do not overmix meat mixture.
Use freshly shredded cheese for best texture.
Allow to rest slightly before serving.
Use freshly shredded cheese for best texture.
Allow to rest slightly before serving.