Ingredients
- For the Meatloaf:
- 1 ¼ lb. lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 cup Bob Evans Macaroni and Cheese (or your favorite brand)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- For the Topping:
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray it with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Prepare the Meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, diced onion, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and honey BBQ sauce. Knead the mixture until everything is fully combined.
- Form the Meatloaf: Take half of the meat mixture and shape it into an 8”x4” loaf in the center of your prepared baking dish. Gently press down in the center of the loaf to create a small cavity, leaving the sides about 1 inch thick.
- Stuff the Meatloaf: In a separate bowl, mix together the macaroni and cheese and mozzarella cheese. Pour the cheesy mixture into the cavity you created in the meatloaf. Use the remaining meat mixture to cover the macaroni and cheese, ensuring it’s completely enclosed.
- Bake the Meatloaf: Bake for 40 minutes, then remove from the oven and increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Topping: In a small dish, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Pour or brush this mixture over the top of the meatloaf.
- Finish Baking: Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the topping is bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the meatloaf stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have macaroni and cheese on hand, you can easily substitute with cooked pasta and a cheese sauce.
- For a crispier topping, broil the meatloaf for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- Leftover meatloaf can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and makes a great sandwich the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
