Cheese Mac Meatloaf (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Sauces
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1 cup tomato ketchup
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1 cup Sweet Baby Ray's Brown Sugar & Hickory BBQ sauce
→ Meatloaf base
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2 lbs ground beef (lean)
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30 crushed Ritz Crackers
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2 oz onion soup mix (Lipton)
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2 eggs
→ Macaroni mixture
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3 cups macaroni pasta
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2 cups milk
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10.5 oz cheddar cheese soup (condensed)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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1 tbsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp onion powder
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4 cups mixed mozzarella and cheddar cheese, shredded
# Steps to Follow:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9×13 inch baking dish and grease it well.
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Stir together the ketchup and BBQ sauce in a bowl. Put it aside for now.
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Put your beef in a big bowl. Smash up the Ritz Crackers and toss them in. Add the onion soup mix and eggs, then pour in half a cup of your sauce mixture. Mix everything up real good.
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Push the meat mix flat into your greased dish. Top it with the leftover sauce mix. Pop it in the oven for 30 minutes.
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Boil your macaroni following the box directions, then drain it well.
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In a big bowl, mix milk and cheddar soup until smooth. Throw in salt, pepper, and both powders. Add your cooked macaroni and 2 cups of the shredded cheese blend.
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Take out the meatloaf. Cover it with your cheesy macaroni mix. Sprinkle the last 2 cups of cheese on top. Bake again for about 17-20 minutes until the cheese gets bubbly and a bit brown.
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Let it cool down for a bit before you dig in.
# Additional Tips:
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Feel free to swap in whatever cheese mix you like best.
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Need a gluten-free option? Just use GF crackers, soup mix, and pasta instead.
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You can make this ahead and stick it in the oven right before dinner time.