Description
Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole is a rich, hearty, and irresistibly comforting mashup that layers juicy halal meatloaf with creamy macaroni and cheese in one bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb halal ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (halal-certified)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional topping: Extra shredded cheese or chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Press the meatloaf mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, salt, and pepper until melted and smooth.
- Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce.
- Spread mac and cheese evenly over the meatloaf layer.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until meatloaf is fully cooked and bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Halal-certified ingredients help ensure the dish remains halal-friendly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing for neat serving.
- Top with extra shredded cheese or chopped parsley for presentation.
- For make-ahead or meal-prep, assemble the meatloaf layer in advance and refrigerate; bake when ready, increasing bake time by a few minutes if cold.
- To accommodate gluten-free diets, substitute breadcrumbs with a gluten-free breadcrumb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole, halal meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, cheesy casserole, 9x13 casserole