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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 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook macaroni until al dente, drain and set aside. Make cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, then milk until thickened, and stirring in 2 cups cheddar cheese until smooth. Mix with macaroni and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 cup ketchup, mixing until just combined.
  4. On the prepared baking sheet, pat half the meat mixture into a 10x8 inch rectangle.
  5. Spoon the mac and cheese down the center lengthwise, leaving 2 inches on each side, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
  6. Place remaining meat mixture on top and seal the edges completely, shaping into a loaf.
  7. Mix remaining 1/4 cup ketchup with paprika and brush over the top of the meatloaf.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F, then let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to serve.