Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe
A delicious Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe made with ground beef and Ritz crackers, perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef Use 80% lean for moisture
- 1 small finely diced onion
- ½ cup finely diced bell pepper optional
- 48 pieces Ritz crackers crushed (about 1 ½ sleeves)
- 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar or Colby cheese
- 3 pieces eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½-3/4 cup ketchup for the glaze
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar for the glaze
- 1 teaspoon mustard for the glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Place to the side. This will be used later as the topping.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, cheese, milk, onion, bell pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add in the ground beef. Mix well just to combine. Do not over mix.
- Transfer the meatloaf mixture to a greased and lined loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the topping over the meatloaf. Bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until the center is 155 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Do not overmix. Place a few slices of plain white bread at the bottom of the pan to absorb excess grease if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 20.7gProtein: 42.2gFat: 15.6gSaturated Fat: 5.2gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 587mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 8.5gCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg
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