Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/2 cup milk, ketchup, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Press the meat mixture into a baking dish to form the meatloaf base.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk until smooth. Cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese until melted.
- Mix the cheese sauce with cooked macaroni. Spread over the meatloaf.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce grease.
- Substitute gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg