Description
Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole is a comforting dish that combines the classic flavors of meatloaf and macaroni and cheese into a delicious casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cooked macaroni, 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and smoked paprika. Stir until the macaroni is well coated.
- Spread half of the meat mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer the macaroni mixture on top, then top with the remaining meat mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add an extra 1/2 cup of milk to the macaroni mixture.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For added flavor, mix in some cooked bacon or diced vegetables like bell peppers or spinach into the macaroni.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg