This mac and cheese meatloaf casserole combines two comfort food favorites into one irresistible dish that satisfies even the pickiest eaters. The savory meatloaf base topped with creamy, cheesy macaroni creates the ultimate dinner experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
01 1 cup ketchup
02 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar barbecue sauce
03 2 lbs lean ground beef
04 30 Ritz Crackers, crushed
05 2 oz Lipton onion soup mix
06 2 eggs
07 3 cups macaroni noodles
08 2 cups milk
09 10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
10 1 tsp salt
11 1 tsp pepper
12 1 tbsp garlic powder
13 1 tbsp onion powder
14 4 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Step 01
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Step 02
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and barbecue sauce. Set aside.
Step 03
In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef. Crush Ritz Crackers and add to the bowl. Add the Lipton onion soup mix and eggs, then pour in 1/2 cup of the ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture. Mix all ingredients together until fully combined.
Step 04
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Spread the remaining ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture on top. Bake for 30 minutes.
Step 05
Cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions, then drain.
Step 06
In a large bowl, whisk together milk and condensed cheddar cheese soup until smooth. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in cooked macaroni and 2 cups of shredded cheese.
Step 07
Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Pour the macaroni mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over it. Bake for an additional 17-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
Step 08
Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving.
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.
9×13 inch baking dish
Medium mixing bowl
Large mixing bowl
Whisk
Large pot for cooking macaroni
Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
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