Mac Cheese Meatloaf Casserole (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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1 cup ketchup
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1 cup Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory & Brown Sugar barbecue sauce
→ Meatloaf Base
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2 lbs lean ground beef
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30 Ritz Crackers, crushed
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2 oz Lipton onion soup mix
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2 large eggs
→ Macaroni Mixture
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3 cups macaroni noodles, uncooked
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2 cups milk
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10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp onion powder
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4 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend, divided
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and barbecue sauce. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, crushed Ritz Crackers, Lipton onion soup mix, and eggs. Pour in 1/2 cup of the ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture. Mix all ingredients together until fully combined.
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Press the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Spread the remaining ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture on top.
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Bake for 30 minutes.
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While meatloaf is baking, cook the macaroni noodles according to package directions, then drain.
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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 the shredded cheese.
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Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Pour the macaroni mixture on top and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese on top.
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Bake for an additional 17-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
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Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set properly.
# Notes:
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This hearty casserole combines two comfort food classics - meatloaf and mac and cheese - into one satisfying meal.