Description
A hearty combination of ground beef and creamy macaroni and cheese, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, milk, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into a loaf.
- In a baking dish, place the cooked macaroni and mix in half of the cheddar cheese.
- Place the meatloaf on top of the macaroni and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the meatloaf.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning or paprika to the meat mixture. Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. For a crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter over the cheese before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg