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baked slice of beef meatloaf topped with macaroni and melted cheese on white plate

Beef Meatloaf with Macaroni and Cheese

Avatar photoMarla Jennings
A layered comfort dish with seasoned beef meatloaf baked beneath a creamy macaroni and cheese topping.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 525 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

Beef Meatloaf

  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 cup ketchup

Macaroni and Cheese

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup milk or light cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • cooking spray or oil for baking dish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl and let soften.
  • Mix ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, parsley, and ketchup until just combined.
  • Press the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly whisk in milk or cream until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cheddar and mozzarella until smooth, then add cooked macaroni and mix well.
  • Spoon macaroni and cheese evenly over the meatloaf layer.
  • Bake uncovered for 60 to 65 minutes until fully cooked and set.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep the cheese sauce slightly loose before baking to maintain a creamy pasta layer.
Keyword Beef Meatloaf, Comfort Food Dinner, Mac and Cheese Meatloaf, Meatloaf Casserole