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Dump Cheap Meal Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole

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Calories: 3258kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 pk Onion Soup Mix
  • 1 tbsp Meatloaf Seasoning
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Ketchup
  • ¼ cup Barbecue Sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's recommended)
  • 1 cup crushed crackers
  • salt and ground black pepper as per taste

Mac and Cheese Layer

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni cooked until just firm
  • 1 can condensed cheddar soup (10.75 oz)
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish well.In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion soup mix, eggs, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and crushed crackers until just combined.
    Do not overmix — a light hand keeps the meatloaf tender.
  • Press the meatloaf mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, forming a flat, even layer across the entire bottom.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes until mostly cooked through and beginning to set.
  • While the meatloaf bakes, cook elbow macaroni until just slightly underdone (it will finish in the oven). Drain well.
  • In a saucepan, warm the condensed cheddar soup with the milk and butter over medium-low heat. Stir in 1½ cups of shredded cheddar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Fold in the cooked macaroni.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Spread the mac and cheese mixture evenly over the meatloaf layer.
  • Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar on top of the mac and cheese.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 17–20 minutes, until the cheese on top is fully melted and golden brown in spots.
    Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Dump Cheap Meal Mac and Cheese Meatloaf Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3258 Calories from Fat 1188
% Daily Value*
Fat 132g203%
Saturated Fat 57g356%
Trans Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 50g
Cholesterol 1037mg346%
Sodium 1803mg78%
Potassium 4055mg116%
Carbohydrates 254g85%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 45g50%
Protein 236g472%
Vitamin A 1598IU32%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Calcium 407mg41%
Iron 26mg144%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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