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Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole

Savor Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole combines comfort with flavor, making it perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or lamb.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan alternative, consider a flax egg.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk works for dairy-free.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Adjust to personal preference.
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter Can replace with olive oil.
  • 2 tbsp Flour Cornstarch or gluten-free flour can be used.
  • to taste Paprika & Dry Mustard Optional seasoning additions.
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheese Use freshly shredded for best melt.
For the Macaroni Layer
  • 2 cups Macaroni Cook until al dente.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
  3. Transfer meat mixture to a greased baking dish, pressing down evenly, and bake for about 20 minutes.
  4. Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour, then whisk in milk until sauce thickens; add seasonings and cheese until melted.
  6. Mix cooked macaroni with cheese sauce, then pour over baked meatloaf.
  7. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and return to oven. Bake for an additional 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, allow casserole to rest for about 10 minutes after baking.

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