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Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole

A delicious blend of juicy meatloaf and creamy macaroni, this casserole is a comforting, one-dish meal perfect for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the meatloaf
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk for meatloaf
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
For the cheese sauce and macaroni
  • 2 cups uncooked macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter for cheese sauce
  • 2 cups milk for cheese sauce
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 tbsp flour

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well and press into a greased baking dish.
  3. Bake the meatloaf for 20 minutes.
  4. While it bakes, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  5. For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for one minute.
  6. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened; season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dry mustard. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
  7. Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and pour over the meatloaf layer. Top with remaining cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Notes

Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes after removing it from the oven to make slicing cleaner. Serve with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables.