Description
A comforting casserole that combines gooey, cheesy macaroni with savory meatloaf, perfect for weeknight dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup macaroni pasta
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) with the oven rack in the middle position.
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine cooked macaroni with shredded cheddar cheese and milk.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the meat mixture evenly at the bottom.
- Top with the macaroni and cheese mixture, then layer with the remaining meat mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the meat is cooked and cheese is bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider adding butter to the macaroni and using sour cream as a topping before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, mac and cheese, meatloaf