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A homemade slice of mac and cheese meatloaf casserole with gooey elbow macaroni, a beef layer, crispy golden cheese on top, and parsley garnish, served on a plate with a checkered napkin in the background.

Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole

The ultimate comfort food mashup that combines seasoned meatloaf with creamy mac and cheese in one Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole . Kid-approved, freezer-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Rest Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 580kcal
Cost: $17

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish (Greased)
  • 1 Large pot (For boiling pasta)
  • 1 Medium saucepan (For making cheese sauce)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For meatloaf mixture)
  • 1 Whisk (For smooth cheese sauce)
  • Measuring cups/spoons

Ingredients

Meatloaf Layer

  • 1.5 lb Ground beef - Or ground turkey, pork, etc.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs - Or panko/crushed crackers
  • 2 Eggs - Beaten
  • 1 cup Onion - Diced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Ketchup

Mac and Cheese

  • 12 oz Elbow macaroni - Or shells, penne, gluten-free
  • 3 tablespoon Butter
  • 3 tablespoon All-purpose flour
  • 2.5 cup Milk - Or heavy cream
  • 2 oz Cream cheese - Optional but adds creaminess
  • 2 cup Cheddar cheese - Shredded, freshly grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper

Topping

  • 1 cup Shredded cheese - Extra topping
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika - For color and mild spice
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs - Optional, for crunch

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F, grease the baking dish, and prepare all ingredients including boiling water for pasta.
  • Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, seasonings, Worcestershire, and ketchup to make the meatloaf mixture.
  • Press meatloaf into the dish and bake for 20 minutes; drain any excess grease.
  • Cook pasta until almost done, and make cheese sauce by combining butter, flour, milk, cream cheese, and shredded cheese.
  • Layer mac and cheese over baked meatloaf, top with cheese and paprika, bake again until bubbly and golden; let rest before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 3mg