Mac and Chesse Meatloaf Casserole
A deliciously comforting dish that combines the best of both worlds: meatloaf and mac and cheese. Perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients:
1 cup ketchup
1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar barbecue sauce
2 lbs lean ground beef
30 Ritz Crackers
2 oz Lipton onion soup mix
2 eggs
3 cups macaroni noodles
2 cups milk
10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
4 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Directions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, crushed Ritz Crackers, Lipton onion soup mix, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
Shape the Meatloaf: Press the meatloaf mixture into the prepared baking dish, forming an even layer.
Add Ketchup and BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the ketchup and barbecue sauce. Spread half of this mixture over the meatloaf.
Bake the Meatloaf: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Cook the Macaroni: While the meatloaf is baking, cook the macaroni noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and condensed cheddar cheese soup. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until smooth and heated through.
Combine Macaroni and Cheese: Add the cooked macaroni noodles to the cheese sauce and mix until well coated.
Assemble the Casserole: After the meatloaf has baked for 30 minutes, remove it from the oven. Spread the mac and cheese over the top of the meatloaf. Sprinkle the shredded cheese blend over the mac and cheese layer.
Bake Again: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Total Time:
1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:
8 servings