Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups macaroni noodles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon (optional)
- Parchment paper (for lining)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese to the beef mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Shape half of the meat mixture into a loaf on a lined baking sheet.
- Create a hollow in the center of the meat loaf and fill it with the mac and cheese mixture.
- Cover the filling with the remaining meat mixture, sealing well.
- Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Let mac and cheese cool before stuffing to prevent oozing. Use a thermometer to ensure it’s cooked through, and tent with foil if browning too fast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg