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Mac and Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 1/2 cup ketchup divided
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F; line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cook macaroni al dente; drain and set aside. Melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk until thickened; stir in 2 cups cheddar until smooth. Mix with macaroni; cool slightly.
  3. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 cup ketchup in a large bowl just until combined.
  4. Pat half the meat mixture into a 10x8 inch rectangle on sheet.
  5. Spoon macaroni down center lengthwise, leaving 2 inches each side; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar.
  6. Top with remaining meat; seal edges completely and shape into loaf.
  7. Mix remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and paprika; brush over loaf.
  8. Bake 55-60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F; rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.