Ultimate Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole. This hearty, flavorful dish combines two classic favorites to please the whole family.
Ingredients for Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole:
– 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
Directions for Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the ketchup and barbecue sauce in a bowl and set aside.
3. Combine ground beef, crushed Ritz crackers, onion soup mix, eggs, and half of the ketchup mixture in a large bowl. Mix well and press into a baking dish.
4. Spread the remaining ketchup mixture on top of the meatloaf.
5. Bake for 30 minutes.
6. Cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions and drain.
7. Whisk together milk, condensed cheddar cheese soup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in cooked macaroni and 2 cups of shredded cheese.
8. Remove meatloaf from the oven and pour the macaroni mixture on top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
9. **Bake** for an additional 17-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and browned.
10. Let sit before serving.
Additional Information:
– **Prep Time**: 15 minutes
– **Cooking Time**: 50 minutes
– **Total Time**: 1 hour 5 minutes
– **Calories**: 549 kcal per serving
– **Servings**: 8
Discover the delicious fusion of meatloaf and mac and cheese in this Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole. Perfect for dinner, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite!
