Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Mac ‘n’ Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf recipe. A delicious twist on classic meatloaf, this dish features a juicy beef exterior filled with creamy mac and cheese for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the mac and cheese:
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (85/15)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Cook the macaroni: Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Prepare the mac and cheese: Make a cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, adding milk, cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix in cooked macaroni and set aside.
- Prepare the meatloaf: Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, spices. Press out two-thirds of the meat mixture, add mac and cheese, cover with remaining meat mixture, shape into a loaf, and top with ketchup.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let rest before slicing.
Notes
- Use leftover mac and cheese to save time.
- For extra flavor, add bacon or cheese to the filling.
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
