Description
A delicious twist on classic meatloaf, this Mac & Cheese Stuffed Honey Barbecue Meatloaf is a comforting and flavorful dish that will satisfy your cravings. The combination of savory meatloaf, creamy mac and cheese, and sweet barbecue sauce creates a mouthwatering experience!
Ingredients
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For The Meatloaf
- 1 1/4 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup honey barbecue sauce
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 cup creamy mac and cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
For The Sauce
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- To Make The Meatloaf – In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic powder, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and barbecue sauce. Shape half of the mixture into a loaf in a prepared pan. Fill with mac and cheese mixture. Cover with remaining meat mixture. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
- To Make The Sauce – Mix ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and honey. Spread over partially cooked meatloaf. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes more until cooked through.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing and serving with a side salad.
Notes
- Ensure the meatloaf is cooked through before serving.
- Feel free to customize the meatloaf with your favorite cheeses or additional seasonings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 500 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 15g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150mg
