⚡ Quick Overview
Two comfort classics in one dish — juicy, savory meatloaf topped with creamy mac & cheese and baked until bubbly and golden. Heavy, cheesy, and insanely satisfying 🔥
🛒 Ingredients
For the meatloaf layer:
500g ground beef
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & black pepper
For the mac & cheese:
2 cups cooked macaroni
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
Salt & pepper
Optional topping:
Extra cheese for baking 🧀
👨🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a bowl, mix all meatloaf ingredients.
Press mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a pan, stir in flour, then slowly add milk to make a creamy sauce.
Add cheese, stir until melted, then mix with cooked macaroni.
Remove meatloaf from oven, spread mac & cheese on top.
Sprinkle extra cheese and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🥗 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
Calories: 650 kcal
Protein: 35g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 35g
💡 Pro Tips
Use a mix of beef + turkey for lighter version 🔥
Add BBQ sauce on meatloaf for extra flavor
Broil last 2–3 minutes for crispy cheese top 😮💨
