Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole
The Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole is a delightful fusion of two classic comfort foods: meatloaf and mac and cheese. This hearty dish combines flavorful meatloaf with creamy, cheesy macaroni, making it a perfect meal for family dinners and gatherings. It's rich, satisfying, and sure to become a new favorite!
Yield: 4
Materials
- - 1 cup ketchup
- - 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar barbecue sauce
- - 2 lbs lean ground beef
- - 30 Ritz Crackers crushed
- - 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
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Prepare the Sauce:
- - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and barbecue sauce. Set aside.
Make the Meatloaf:
- - In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef. Crush the Ritz Crackers and add them to the bowl.
- - Add the Lipton onion soup mix and eggs. Pour in 1/2 cup of the ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture.
- - Mix all ingredients together until fully combined. Press the mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- - Spread the remaining ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture on top.
- - Bake for 30 minutes.
Cook the Macaroni:
- - Cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions, then drain.
Prepare the Cheese Sauce:
- - In a large bowl, whisk together milk and condensed cheddar cheese soup until smooth.
- - Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in the cooked macaroni and 2 cups of shredded cheese.
Combine and Bake:
- - Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Pour the macaroni mixture on top and spread evenly.
- - Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- - Bake for an additional 17-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- - Let sit for a few minutes before serving.