Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole
Layers of savory beef meatloaf topped with creamy mac and cheese for the ultimate family comfort dinner.
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Pot for pasta
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 30 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 oz onion soup mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided
- 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups milk
- 10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 4 cups shredded cheddar-mozzarella cheese blend, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x13 dish. Mix ground beef, crushed crackers, onion soup mix, eggs, ketchup, half barbecue sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Press into dish.
- Bake 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook macaroni al dente, drain.
- Heat milk, cheese soup, remaining barbecue sauce, half cheese till smooth. Fold in macaroni.
- Layer over meatloaf, top with remaining cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes till bubbly.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shredded cheese for best melt.
- Broil for crispy top if desired.
- Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours.