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slices of Cracker Barrel Meatloaf recipe on a white plate with mashed potatoes and green beans

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe

This copycat Cracker Barrel meatloaf is tender, juicy, and topped with a sweet, tangy ketchup glaze just like the restaurant favorite. Made with simple pantry ingredients and Ritz crackers for extra moisture, it’s classic comfort food you can easily make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 32 Ritz crackers crushed
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 lbs ground beef 80%-20%

For the glaze

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the onion, bell pepper, Ritz crackers, eggs, cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add in the ground beed and mix well, but don’t overmix.
    2 eggs, 2/3 cup milk, 32 Ritz crackers, 1 small yellow onion, 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 green bell pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 lbs ground beef
  • Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • While the meatloaf is baking mix the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and generously brush it with the ketchup mixture. Return it to the oven and bake for another 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160F.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and alow it to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and enjoying it.
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