Cheesy Meatloaf Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 cups macaroni pasta.
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1 tbsp onion powder.
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4 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese combo.
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30 crushed Ritz crackers.
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1 cup Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory & Brown Sugar BBQ sauce.
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10.5 oz cheddar cheese soup, condensed.
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1 tsp black pepper.
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2 eggs.
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2 tbsp garlic powder.
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2 lbs lean ground beef.
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1 cup ketchup.
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2 cups milk.
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1 tsp salt.
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2 oz Lipton dry onion soup mix.
# Instructions:
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Set oven to 350°F. Stir BBQ sauce and ketchup together in a dish.
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Throw beef, cracker crumbs, dry soup mix, eggs, and half of the sauce mix into a big bowl.
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Shape the meat mixture in a greased 9x13 dish, spreading leftover sauce over the top.
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Bake in the oven for half an hour.
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As the meatloaf bakes, boil the macaroni according to the package instructions.
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Blend milk with the condensed cheese soup until smooth, then toss in the seasonings.
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Add cooked pasta and 2 cups of shredded cheese to the milk mixture, stirring well.
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Pour the cheesy noodles over the nearly cooked meatloaf base.
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Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese on top.
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Bake for about 17-20 minutes until the cheese’s edges are golden and bubbly.
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Let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
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This meal is hearty and satisfying.
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Works for leftovers or prepping ahead.
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Reheats well if frozen.
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Families love this for dinner.
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Tastes even better the next day.