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Why This Recipe is a Winner!

• Comfort Food Fusion – Combines two comfort food favorites: meatloaf sandwiches + casserole, all in one dish!
• Leftovers (If There Are Any) Taste Even Better – Perfect for meal prep or next-day lunches.
• Retro Vibes with a Modern Twist – Feels like something grandma would make, but with a fun casserole upgrade.
• Feeds a Crowd – Family dinner, potlucks, game day… everybody wins.
• Easy Store-Bought Shortcuts – Pizza dough + frozen garlic bread + crispy onions = homemade taste without the hassle.
• Customizable – Want BBQ meatloaf instead of ketchup glaze? Add bacon? Extra cheese? Make it your own.

This Meatloaf Sandwich Casserole takes everything you love about a diner-style meatloaf melt and layers it into one pan.

Every layer of this casserole brings something to the table — buttery crust, savory meatloaf, melty cheese, crispy onions, and garlic bread baked right on top.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Meatloaf Sandwich Casserole

• 1 Pillsbury pizza crust
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory and Brown Sugar BBQ sauce (or your favourite BBQ sauce)
• 1.5 lbs extra lean ground beef
• 20 Ritz crackers, crushed
• 1 oz onion soup mix
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup crispy fried onions
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
• 8 slices frozen Texas toast garlic bread, thawed

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

 Step by Step Instructions for Making Meatloaf Sandwich Casserole

 STEP 1: 

To make this casserole I started by spraying a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish well with cooking spray.

I opened a package of Pillsbury pizza crust and unrolled it into the bottom of the dish.

 STEP 2: 

I poured some ketchup and Sweet Baby Ray’s Hickory and Brown Sugar BBQ sauce into a mixing bowl.

I stirred the ketchup and BBQ sauce together well.

 STEP 3: 

I dropped some extra lean ground beef into a large mixing bowl.

I added some crushed Ritz crackers, onion soup mix and eggs to the bowl.

 STEP 4: 

I added ½ cup of the prepared ketchup and BBQ sauce mixture to the bowl.

I used my hands to combine all of the ingredients well.

 STEP 5: 

I press the ground beef mixture out into an even layer on top of the pizza dough in the baking dish.

I spread the remainder of the ketchup and BBQ sauce mixture over the meat mixture.

 STEP 6: 

I placed the dish in the oven and baked the casserole for 30 minutes.

 STEP 7: 

After 30 minutes I removed the dish from the oven.

I sprinkled some crispy fried onions over the meatloaf.

 STEP 8: 

I sprinkled some shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the crispy fried onions.

Then I placed some slices of store bought Texas toast garlic bread on top.

 STEP 9: 

I returned the dish to the oven and continued baking the casserole until the cheese was fully melted and the garlic bread was toasted.

I removed the casserole from the oven and allowed it to rest for a few minutes.

Then the meatloaf casserole was ready to slice and serve.

The meatloaf layer is tender, juicy, and glazed with that sweet-and-tangy sauce everyone loves.

The garlic bread topping gets perfectly golden and crisp while the cheese melts underneath — it’s basically built-in sandwich bread.

It’s comfort food with layers on layers of flavor — soft, crispy, cheesy, savory, and a little sweet all at once.

If you’re a fan of crispy edges, gooey cheese, and buttery garlic bread — this one’s got your name all over it.

One bite in and you’ll understand why this is about to be your new go-to comfort food dinner.

If you are looking for fun ground beef casserole recipe with a twist, then you need to try this Meatloaf Sandwich Casserole!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s the best way to store leftovers?

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep the garlic bread crispy.

Can I add extra ingredients?

• Yes! Popular add-ins include sautéed onions, bell peppers, or a little hot sauce for a bit of a kick.

 

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