Description
Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings together two favorites into one delicious dish. Featuring a savory ground beef meatloaf base topped with creamy macaroni and cheese, this casserole is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings. It’s not only hearty and filling but also easy to prepare, making it a kid-friendly meal that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite veggies or cheeses and enjoy the delightful blend of flavors that make this casserole a must-try recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 30 Ritz Crackers
- 3 cups macaroni noodles
- 10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- Ketchup and barbecue sauce for flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix ketchup and barbecue sauce; set aside.
- Combine ground beef, crushed Ritz crackers, onion soup mix, eggs, and half of the ketchup mixture in a large bowl; mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly; top with remaining ketchup mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook macaroni noodles al dente as per package instructions; drain.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk and cheddar cheese soup until smooth; stir in seasonings.
- Combine cooked macaroni with cheesy sauce and fold in 2 cups of shredded cheese.
- Pour macaroni mixture over meatloaf; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for an additional 17–20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 438
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 834mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 92mg