Adds a touch of heat and complexity.
1 tbsp Garlic Powder 🧄
Infuses a subtle garlic flavor into the mac and cheese.
1 tbsp Onion Powder 🌰
Complements the onion soup mix in the meatloaf.
4 Cups Shredded Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese Blend 🧀🧀
The perfect melty, cheesy topping for the casserole.
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Heat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🔥
2. Prepare the Sauce Mixture
Mix Sauces: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup and barbecue sauce, then set aside. 🍅🍖
3. Prepare the Burger Patties
Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef. Place Ritz crackers in a large Ziploc bag and crush them using a rolling pin, then add the crumbs to the ground beef. 🥩🍪
Add Flavorings: Add the Lipton onion soup mix and eggs to the ground beef mixture. Pour in 1/2 cup of the ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture. 🧅🥚🍅🍖
Mix and Shape: Use your hands to mix all of the ingredients together until fully combined. Press the meatloaf mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. 🖐️🥩
4. Bake the Meatloaf
Bake: Spread the remaining ketchup and barbecue sauce mixture on top of the meatloaf. 🍅🍖 Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
5. Cook the Macaroni
Boil Pasta: While the meatloaf is baking, cook the macaroni noodles according to the package directions, then drain. 🍜🔥
6. Prepare the Cheese Sauce
Whisk Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and condensed cheddar cheese soup until no lumps remain. 🥛🧀
Season: Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl and whisk well. Stir in the cooked macaroni noodles until they are coated in the liquid. Mix in 2 cups of the shredded cheese. 🧂🌶️🧄🌰🍜🧀
7. Assemble the Casserole
Combine: Once the meatloaf has baked for 30 minutes, remove it from the oven. Pour the macaroni mixture on top of the meatloaf and spread it out evenly. 🍜
Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese on top of the macaroni. 🧀
8. Final Bake
Bake Again: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 17-20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is fully melted and just starting to brown. 🔥🧀
9. Serve
Rest and Serve: Let the casserole sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy! 😋
Storage and Reheating Tips
Storage:
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