Mac And Cheese Meatloaf Casserole
Mac and cheese meatloaf casserole is a simple weeknight one dish meal. Creamy mac and cheese baked with juicy meatloaf in this family friendly recipe.
Get ready to satisfy your comfort food cravings with a dish that combines two all-time favorites: mac and cheese and meatloaf. This mac and cheese meatloaf casserole recipe is the ultimate cheesy delight that will work perfectly your next family dinner.
Imagine a succulent meatloaf, infused with savory seasonings and layered with creamy mac and cheese. The dish is an entire meal in itself. Not only is this mac and cheese meatloaf casserole incredibly delicious, but it’s also easy to make, making it a great option for any skill level in the kitchen. Plus, it’s a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
I’ll walk you through the steps to create the best mac and cheese meatloaf casserole. Don’t be surprised if this becomes your new go-to comfort food recipe – it’s just that good!
How To Make Mac And Cheese Meatloaf
Ingredients needed for the recipe
- Ground beef
- Macaroni elbow pasta
- Cheddar cheese soup
- Onion soup mix
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs
- Buttermilk or milk
- Barbecue sauce
- Ketchup
- Evaporated milk
- Mozzarella cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese
Making the mac and cheese meatloaf casserole recipe
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl combine the ground beef, onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, buttermilk, and eggs. In a small bow, mix together the barbecue sauce and ketchup.
- Next, in the baking dish add the meatloaf and press down into the bottom of the pan. Spread the sauce across the top, then place in the oven for 30 minutes.
- While baking, combine the evaporated milk with the cheddar cheese soup. Grate the cheeses for the recipe. Then 15 minutes before the meatloaf is finished in the oven, cook the elbow pasta according to the package instructions.
- Now, when the meatloaf has cooked, remove the baking dish from the oven. Mix the cooked elbow pasta with the cheese sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Then add the mac and cheese across the top of the meatloaf.
- Finish the baking dish off with the rest of the cheese across the top. Place back in the oven for 20 minutes then finish with a broil to brown the cheese on the top. Allow to cool when finished before serving.
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Mac And Cheese Meatloaf Casserole
Equipment
- 9×13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 pound ground beef 85/15
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk
- 2 packets onion soup mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 16 ounce elbow pasta, dry
- 10 ounce can of cheddar cheese soup
- 12 ounce evaporated milk
- 8 ounce mozzarella cheese, grated equal to 2 cups
- 4 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, grated equal to 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a large bowl combine the ground beef, onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, buttermilk, and eggs. In a small bow, mix together the barbecue sauce and ketchup.
- Next, in the baking dish add the meatloaf and press down into the bottom of the pan. Spread the sauce across the top, then place in the oven for 30 minutes.
- While baking, combine the evaporated milk with the cheddar cheese soup. Grate the cheeses for the recipe. Then 15 minutes before the meatloaf is finished in the oven, cook the elbow pasta according to the package instructions.
- Now, when the meatloaf has cooked, remove the baking dish from the oven. Mix the cooked elbow pasta with the cheese sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Then add the mac and cheese across the top of the meatloaf.
- Finish the baking dish off with the rest of the cheese across the top. Place back in the oven for 20 minutes then finish with a broil to brown the cheese on the top. Allow to cool when finished before serving.