Introduction
This Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole is the ultimate comfort food mashup! 🧀🍖 It combines juicy, flavorful meatloaf with creamy, cheesy mac and cheese, creating a hearty and indulgent meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or when you need a satisfying dish that the whole family will love!
📋 Ingredients
For the Meatloaf Base:
1 cup ketchup 🍅
1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory & Brown Sugar BBQ sauce
2 lbs lean ground beef 🥩
30 Ritz Crackers, crushed
2 oz Lipton onion soup mix
2 eggs, beaten 🥚
For the Mac and Cheese Topping:
12 oz elbow macaroni (or your favorite pasta) 🍝
3 tablespoons butter 🧈
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk 🥛
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
½ teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt 🧂
For Garnish (Optional):
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for a pop of color) 🌿
Instructions
1. Prepare the Meatloaf Base:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed Ritz crackers, Lipton onion soup mix, beaten eggs, and half of the ketchup-BBQ sauce mixture.