Ingredients
– 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
– 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
– 1 pound lean ground beef
– 15 crackers (crushed finely)
– 1 ounce dry onion soup mix (half a packet)
– 1 large egg
– 1 1/2 cups dry macaroni noodles
– 1 cup whole milk
– Half a can condensed cheese soup
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
– 2 cups shredded cheese blend (such as mozzarella and cheddar), divided
– Lean ground beef for building the base for moisture and flavor
– Ketchup for building the base for moisture and flavor
– Barbecue sauce for building the base for moisture and flavor
– Macaroni noodles for creating the creamy, cheesy topping
– Shredded cheese for creating the creamy, cheesy topping
– Milk for creating the creamy, cheesy topping
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2-In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, chopped onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended.
3-Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a greased casserole dish.
4-Prepare the cheese sauce by melting butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour, then slowly adding milk. Cook until thickened, then stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
5-Pour half the cheese sauce over the meatloaf, then layer the cooked macaroni evenly on top.
6-Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the macaroni layer, spreading evenly.
7-Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the top is golden and bubbly.
8-Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Last Step:
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🧽 Use a deep baking dish or place shallow dish on a baking tray to prevent overflow.
🍗 Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a beef-pork mix for variation.
🧅 Replace onion soup mix with finely chopped onions or dried onion flakes mixed with beef stock powder to avoid over-salting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving