Description
A hearty and comforting dish combining savory meatloaf with creamy cheddar shells for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 box cheddar shells pasta
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup milk for pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, grated cheddar cheese, chopped onion, ketchup, salt, and black pepper.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour or until fully cooked.
- While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the cheddar shells pasta by boiling it in water for 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and stir in milk and butter until creamy.
- Serve the baked meatloaf with a side of cheddar shells pasta.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like peas or carrots to the pasta for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: meatloaf, cheddar shells, comfort food, easy dinner recipe