The BEST Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole
The BEST Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole is a comforting dish that combines the hearty flavors of savory meatloaf with creamy, cheesy macaroni. This delightful casserole is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With straightforward preparation steps and customizable ingredients, you can easily make this dish your own. Whether you’re feeding hungry kids or hosting friends, this mac and cheese meatloaf casserole is sure to please.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Barbecue sauce for topping
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined. Press into the baking dish and top with barbecue sauce.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour for 1 minute. Gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in cheese until creamy.
- Fold cooked macaroni into cheese sauce, then spread over the meatloaf layer.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg