Classic Meatloaf with Macaroni & Cheese
Gathering the family for supper tonight? Try this traditional combination of meatloaf and mac and cheese; it's the ultimate comfort meal!
Yield: 4
Materials
**For the Meatloaf:**
- - 1.5 pounds ground beef
- - 1 onion finely chopped
- - 2 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 cup breadcrumbs
- - 1/2 cup milk
- - 2 large eggs
- - 2 tablespoons ketchup
- - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- - 1 teaspoon salt
- - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- - 1/2 cup ketchup for topping
**For the Macaroni & Cheese:**
- - 8 ounces macaroni
- - 2 tablespoons butter
- - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- - 2 cups milk
- - 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
**For the Meatloaf:**
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme until well combined.
- Press the mixture into a loaf pan. Spread the additional ketchup over the top.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until cooked through. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
**For the Macaroni & Cheese:**
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a roux, cooking for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Combine cheese sauce with macaroni, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.