Description
A hearty and comforting casserole that layers creamy mac and cheese over a savory meatloaf base two family favorites baked together for the ultimate one-pan dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the meatloaf layer:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the mac and cheese layer:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: extra cheese for topping
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- 2. In a bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients. Mix until just combined, then press evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- 3. Bake meatloaf base for 20 minutes while you prepare the macaroni and cheese.
- 4. Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- 5. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
- 6. Slowly whisk in milk, cooking until thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
- 7. Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- 8. Add cooked macaroni and stir to coat.
- 9. Remove meatloaf from oven and spread mac and cheese evenly over the top.
- 10. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
- 11. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add ketchup or BBQ sauce on top of the meatloaf layer before adding mac and cheese for extra flavor.
- Use a blend of cheeses for a creamier, more flavorful topping.
- This casserole reheats well and makes great leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: mac and cheese meatloaf casserole, cheesy meatloaf bake, comfort food casserole