🧀🍖 Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole
⭐ What You’ll Need
For the Meatloaf Layer
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1 ½ lbs ground beef
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1 egg
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup milk
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
For the Mac and Cheese Layer
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8 oz elbow macaroni
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp flour
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2 cups milk
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Topping
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Extra shredded cheese
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Crispy fried onions or breadcrumbs
🍽️ How to Make It
1️⃣ Prepare the Meatloaf Base
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large bowl, mix: beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, milk, Worcestershire, ketchup, salt, and pepper.
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Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
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Spread a thin layer of ketchup on top.
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Bake 25–30 minutes, or until mostly cooked through.
2️⃣ Make the Mac and Cheese
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Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
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In a pot, melt butter over medium heat.
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Stir in flour and whisk for 1 minute to form a roux.
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Slowly add milk and whisk until thickened (3–4 minutes).
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Add cheddar cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth.
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Mix cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
3️⃣ Assemble & Bake
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Remove meatloaf from oven.
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Spread the mac and cheese evenly over the meatloaf.
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Top with extra cheese or fried onions if you like.
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Bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
😍 Serve With
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Steamed green beans
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Salad
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Garlic bread
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Roasted broccoli
🍴 Tips & Variations
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Replace cheddar with Monterey Jack or Colby for a creamier topping.
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Add diced cooked bacon to the mac for extra flavor.
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Use ground turkey for lighter meatloaf.
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Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for spice.
If you’d like, I can give you a one-pan skillet version, a healthy twist, or a slow cooker adaptation!
