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recipes mac and cheese meatloaf
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe combines the comfort of mac and cheese with the heartiness of meatloaf, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish. A savory meatloaf is filled with macaroni and cheese, topped with a golden, garlicky crumb topping, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) Ground Beef (Halal), 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
- 250 g (9 oz) Elbow Macaroni
- 200 g (7 oz) Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1 Small Jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter – Divided
- 30 g (2 tbsp) All-Purpose Flour
- 300 ml (1 1/4 cup) Whole Milk
- 1 Large Egg
- 100 g (1 cup) Plain Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 Medium Onion, chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and oil a baking sheet.
- Cook Macaroni: Boil macaroni for 8 minutes until *al dente*, drain, and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk until thickened. Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and jalapeño.
- Combine Meat Mixture: Mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine with Macaroni: Fold cooked macaroni and half the cheese sauce into the meat mixture.
- Shape Meatloaf: Form mixture into a loaf on the baking sheet.
- Prepare Crumb Topping: Combine butter, Parmesan, parsley, and olive oil.
- Apply Topping: Sprinkle crumb topping over the meatloaf.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 71°C (160°F).
- Glaze and Rest: Brush with remaining cheese sauce and rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Slice and serve with a drizzle of cheese sauce and parsley.
Notes
For a crispier topping, use cold butter and don’t overmix. Resting the meatloaf allows juices to redistribute for a more tender result.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg