Mac and Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf
Classic baked meatloaf filled with a creamy macaroni and cheese center, designed for comforting family dinners and hearty meals.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
- Loaf pan or baking sheet
- Spatula
- Knife
Ingredients
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 tbsp ketchup for meat mixture
Mac and Cheese Filling
- 1 cup cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt for mac and cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper for mac and cheese
Topping
- 1/3 cup ketchup optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a loaf pan or baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl and let soften.
- Mix ground beef, softened breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, parsley, and ketchup until just combined.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly whisk in milk or cream until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until smooth, then add cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Press half of the meat mixture into the pan, add mac and cheese in the center, then cover with remaining meat mixture and seal edges.
- Spread ketchup on top if using and bake uncovered for 55 to 65 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Allow the mac and cheese to cool slightly before assembling to help maintain a clean stuffed layer.