Macaroni and Cheese Meatloaf
A fun and delicious twist combining the heartiness of meatloaf with creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
For the meatloaf
- 2 lbs lean ground beef Use ground turkey for a lighter option.
- 30 pieces Ritz Crackers, crushed These add a nice flavor and texture.
- 2 oz Lipton onion soup mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar barbecue sauce Or any favorite barbecue sauce.
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
For the macaroni
- 3 cups macaroni noodles Cook according to package directions.
- 2 cups milk
- 10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend Reserve some for topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and barbecue sauce, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, crushed Ritz Crackers, Lipton onion soup mix, and eggs. Pour in ½ cup of the ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture, and mix all ingredients until fully combined.
- Press the meatloaf mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Spread the remaining ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture on top.
Cooking
- Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
- Cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions, then drain.
- 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.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Pour the macaroni mixture evenly on top of the meatloaf. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over it.
- Bake for an additional 17-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve this dish warm, with a side of salad or steamed vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. For added spice, consider adding red pepper flakes to the macaroni mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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