Description
Treat yourself to the comfort food experience, with our delicious Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole. This scrumptious plate incorporates the goodness of meatloaf with the pizzazz of macaroni and cheese all in one irresistible meal. Imagine tender, ground beef coated in a sweet barbecue glaze generously topped with a golden layer of melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese. It’s a pleasurable feast choice that will warm your heart and leave you hungering more. Whether you’re relishing a family gathering or hosting friends this casserole will embezzle the spotlight. Have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
1 c. ketchup
1 c. Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar barbecue sauce
2 pounds lean ground beef
30 Ritz Crackers
2 ounces Lipton onion soup mix
2 large eggs
3 c. macaroni noodles
2 c. milk
10.5 ounces condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
4 c. shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
In a bowl combine 1 cup of ketchup with 1 cup of Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce. Set aside this sauce, for later use.
In a bowl mix together 2 pounds of ground beef, 30 crushed Ritz Crackers, 2 ounces of Lipton onion soup mix, 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of the ketchup barbecue sauce mixture.
Press the mixture into a greased baking dish measuring around 9×13 inches. Spread the remaining sauce on top.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
While it bakes, cook 3 cups of macaroni noodles following the instructions on the package. Once cooked drain them well.
In another bowl whisk together 2 cups of milk and 10.5 ounces of condensed cheddar cheese soup. Add in 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper along with one tablespoon each of powder and onion powder. Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth.
Add the macaroni noodles to the cheese mixture and stir until they are evenly coated. Then add in two cups each of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
After baking for, around half an hour take out the meatloaf from the oven.
Spread the macaroni mixture evenly over the meatloaf. Sprinkle with two cups of remaining cheese.
Put it back in the oven. Let it bake for 17 to 20 minutes until the cheese melts and gets a light golden brown color.
Give it time to cool down then cut it into slices and serve. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
To ensure this Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole is suitable, for a gluten-free diet you can make a few simple swaps:
Gluten-Free Crackers: Instead of using Ritz Crackers opt for gluten-free crackers or breadcrumbs. You can find gluten-free options at most grocery stores.
Gluten-Free Macaroni: Use gluten-free macaroni noodles, which are readily available in most stores. Just make sure to cook them according to the instructions on the package.
Gluten-Free Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup: Look for a gluten-free condensed cheddar cheese soup. Consider making your own cheese sauce using ingredients that are free, from gluten.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
