Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole

Mac & Cheese Meatloaf Casserole Recipe.

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🧀🍖 Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole

📝 Ingredients

Meatloaf layer:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Mac & Cheese layer:

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Topping (optional but recommended):

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• Chopped parsley (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook macaroni in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a bowl, mix ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Press the meat mixture evenly into a greased baking dish (9×13 inch).
5. Bake meatloaf layer for 20 minutes.
6. While it bakes, mix the cooked macaroni with butter, milk, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese.
7. Remove dish from oven and spread mac & cheese over the meatloaf layer.
8. Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
9. Return to oven and bake 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
10. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

🌟 Tips

• You can add bacon bits or mustard to the meatloaf for extra flavor.
• Swap beef with ground turkey if you want it lighter.
• Serve with a simple salad or steamed veggies.

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