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Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole Delight

This delicious mac and cheese meatloaf casserole delight is a fantastic dish that's sure to impress. Made with ground beef, uncooked macaroni, and shredded cheddar cheese, it combines great flavors and textures for a memorable meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups uncooked macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk (for meatloaf)
  • 2 tbsp butter (for cheese sauce)
  • 2 cups milk (for cheese sauce)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 tbsp flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well and press into a greased baking dish.
  3. Bake the meatloaf for 20 minutes.
  4. While it bakes, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for one minute.
  1. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened; season with salt, pepper, paprika, and dry mustard. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
  2. Combine cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and pour over the meatloaf layer. Top with remaining cheese.
  3. Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until bubbly.