Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe
Enjoy a comforting Cracker Barrel Meatloaf at home with this easy recipe!
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- medium saute pan
- large bowl
- Small bowl
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper finely diced, optional
- 45 count Ritz crackers crushed
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 pounds 80% lean ground beef
For the Glaze
- ⅔ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add in the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together the Ritz crackers, eggs, cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add in the ground beef and cooled pepper/onion mixture and mix with your hands until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Turn the mixture out onto your prepared pan. Shape it into a loaf and bake for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
- After the meatloaf has cooked for 30 minutes, spoon the glaze over the meatloaf and spread it out to evenly coat. Bake for another 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store Cracker Barrel Meatloaf tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slicesCalories: 693kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 36gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 1115mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 523IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 248mgIron: 5mg
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