Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Mac ‘n’ Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf recipe. A juicy, flavorful meatloaf encases a creamy, cheesy mac and cheese center, creating a delicious twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatloaf:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the mac and cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- pinch of salt and pepper
Topping:
- 1/4 cup ketchup mixed with 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the mac and cheese: Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour, then milk. Stir in cheese, season, and mix with cooked macaroni.
- Make the meatloaf: Combine all meatloaf ingredients. Shape half the mixture into a rectangle, add mac and cheese, top with remaining meat mixture.
- Add topping and bake: Brush with ketchup and sugar mixture. Bake for 50–60 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- You can prepare the mac and cheese a day ahead to save time.
- For added flavor, consider adding paprika or cayenne to the meat mixture or cheese sauce.
- Serve with green beans or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
