Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole
Ingredients:
2 lbs lean ground beef
30 Ritz crackers, crushed
2 oz Lipton onion soup mix
2 eggs
1 cup ketchup (divided)
1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar barbecue sauce (divided)
3 cups macaroni noodles
2 cups milk
10.5 oz condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
4 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Instructions:
Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Make the Meatloaf: In a bowl, mix ground beef, crushed Ritz crackers, onion soup mix, eggs, ½ cup ketchup, and ½ cup BBQ sauce. Press into the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
Cook the Pasta: While the meatloaf bakes, cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, cheddar cheese soup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth. Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheese until melted.
Assemble the Casserole: Spread the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce over the baked meatloaf. Drizzle the remaining ketchup and BBQ sauce on top, then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese.
Bake Again: Return to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
