Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk (for meatloaf)
- 2 cups macaroni (uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk (for cheese sauce)
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, paprika, dry mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well and press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Bake the meatloaf layer for about 20 minutes.
- While it bakes, cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Add seasonings and 1½ cups of cheese until melted.
- Stir cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce. Pour over the meatloaf layer and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 280g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg