Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole
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
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Mix the ketchup and barbecue sauce in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
3. Combine the ground beef, crushed Ritz Crackers, Lipton onion soup mix, eggs, and 1/2 cup of the ketchup-barbecue mixture in a large bowl. Mix until fully combined. Press evenly into the baking dish and spread the remaining ketchup-barbecue sauce on top.
4. Bake for 30 minutes. Cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions, then drain.
5. Whisk together milk and condensed cheddar cheese soup in a large bowl until smooth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in cooked macaroni and 2 cups of shredded cheese.
6. Layer the macaroni mixture on top of the baked meatloaf. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
7. Bake for an additional 17-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and starting to brown. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes:
– Customize the cheese blend to your preference.
– For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crackers, soup mix, and noodles.
– This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Enjoy this comforting Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole, perfect for family dinners and gatherings!
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Diet: Vegetarian
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