Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole
A comforting casserole that combines the rich, creamy textures of macaroni and cheese with the hearty nostalgia of meatloaf.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups cooked macaroni
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, mix macaroni, milk, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- In a greased casserole dish, layer half the meatloaf mixture, then the macaroni and cheese mixture, and top with the remaining meatloaf mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese on top.
- Bake for 1 hour until the meatloaf is cooked through and cheese is bubbling.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the ground beef with turkey or chicken for a leaner version. This dish is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better as leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg