Recipe: Delicious Mexican Meatloaf with Baked Mac n' Cheese and Cheesy Broccoli

Mexican Meatloaf with Baked Mac n' Cheese and Cheesy Broccoli. Attention to my subs if you would like to know any of my recipes feel free to comment or e_mail. Thank you all far taking time out. This baked mac and cheese is a family favorite recipe, loved by both children and adults.

Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe. Cook pasta and broccoli together in a large pot of salted water, according to package directions for al dente. This taco-seasoned meatloaf is a Mexican-American comfort food everyone will love and want seconds of. You can have Mexican Meatloaf with Baked Mac n' Cheese and Cheesy Broccoli using 17 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Mexican Meatloaf with Baked Mac n' Cheese and Cheesy Broccoli

1. Prepare 1 lb. of Ground Beef.
2. You need 1 lb. of Bulk Mild Sausage.
3. It's 2 of Pkgs. Crackers, crushed.
4. It's 1 of Yellow Onion, chopped.
5. Prepare 1 Tbsp. of Onion Powder.
6. You need 1 Tbsp. of Garlic Powder.
7. You need 1 of Egg, lightly beaten.
8. You need 1 Cup of Salsa (I use Medium or Mild).
9. Prepare 1 Cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese.
10. Prepare 2 Cups of Ketchup.
11. It's 2 Boxes of Macaroni Noodles.
12. It's 2 Cups of Heavy Cream.
13. It's of Salt and Pepper, to taste.
14. Prepare Half of Block Queso Blanco Velveeta Cheese, shredded.
15. Prepare 1 Pkg. of Butter Crackers, crushed.
16. You need 1-2 Heads of Broccoli, chopped.
17. Prepare 1 Jar of Sharp Cheddar Cheese Spread.

My Mexican grandmother would use leftover corn tortilla chips in our meatloaf and everyone loved it! The cheese is a good binder and adds just enough flavor to complement the meat. Try this great-tasting, hearty macaroni and cheese casserole with ham and broccoli for a nice twist on a classic dish. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole.

Mexican Meatloaf with Baked Mac n' Cheese and Cheesy Broccoli step by step

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 2 large 13x9 baking dishes with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside..
2. In a large mixing bowl add the hamburger, sausage, onion, seasonings, crackers, beaten egg, shredded cheese, and salsa. Mix everything with your hands til thoroughly mixed then spread into one of the prepared baking dishes. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes til meat is cooked through. Remove from oven and set aside and keep warm..
3. Fill a large pot half way with water. Bring to a boil. Add boxes of macaroni (save cheese packets for another use). Reduce heat and let simmer stirring occasionally til noodles is tender. Drain water and add noodles back into pot, add 1/2 block shredded Queso Blanco cheese, heavy cream, and salt and pepper. Heat and stir til cheese is melted and everything is mixed. Pour into the other baking dish. Spread evenly. Sprinkle crushed buttered crackers over top. Bake for 7-8 minutes til golden brown..
4. While mac and cheese is baking. Wrap and reserve the other half of the cheese and refrigerate for another use. In another large pot add broccoli n cover with water. Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer til broccoli is tender. Drain and add back in to pot. Add sharp cheddar cheese spread and a little bit of cream and heat stirring constantly til cheese is completely melted. Set aside. Remove mac and cheese from oven..
5. Plate everything up and enjoy 😋...my kids n i add extra ketchup over top..

Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over completed casserole. Add cooked broccoli, cheddar cheese, and pepper stir until fully incorporated. I Used Shell Noodles And Velveta Cheese With A Top Spreading Of Mexican Cheese And Backed It Til The Cheese On Top Was Brown It Turned Out. Butternut squash puree enhances the color here without distracting from the cheesy flavor Anything with bacon and cheese is usually devoured in our house.however this dish was so bland that nobody even had seconds! Mac and cheese in general is not my favorite, but this is an exception.