Two Comfort Food Classics in One Epic Dish!
This Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole combines the best of both worlds: juicy, flavorful meatloaf and creamy, cheesy macaroni baked together into the ultimate comfort food mashup. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or feeding a hungry family with minimal fuss!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🍝 Two Meals in One – Mac & cheese + meatloaf = genius!
🧀 Extra Cheesy – A triple-cheese sauce takes it over the top.
⏱ Easy to Make – Simple ingredients, one casserole dish.
🔥 Crowd-Pleasing – Kids and adults will devour it.
Ingredients
*(Serves 6-8)*
For the Meatloaf Layer
1.5 lbs ground beef (or turkey for a lighter version)
1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
1 small onion, finely diced
1 egg
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Mac & Cheese Layer
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 tsp mustard powder (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Topping
1/2 cup additional shredded cheese
1/4 cup crispy fried onions (optional but amazing!)