Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Mac ‘n’ Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf recipe. A savory meatloaf encases a gooey center of macaroni and cheese, creating a hearty and satisfying dish that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Filling:
- 3 cups prepared macaroni and cheese (cooled)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare the meatloaf mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the meatloaf: Shape two-thirds of the meat mixture into a rectangular loaf base with a well in the center. Fill the well with macaroni and cheese, top with cheddar cheese, and cover with the remaining meat mixture.
- Prepare the glaze: Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a bowl. Brush over the meatloaf.
- Bake: Bake for 55–65 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the mac and cheese is completely cooled before stuffing for better shape retention.
- Both homemade and boxed mac and cheese work well for this recipe.
- For a smoky flavor, consider adding chopped bacon to the mac and cheese filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
