🍽️ Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe 🥩
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a classic Cracker Barrel meatloaf right in your own kitchen with this savory recipe. Made with lean ground beef, Ritz crackers, cheese, and a tangy ketchup-brown sugar topping, this meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 small finely diced onion
½ cup finely diced bell pepper (optional)
48 Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 1/2 sleeves)
4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar or Colby cheese
3 eggs
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½-¾ cups ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Set aside; this will be used later as the topping.
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, cheese, milk, onion, bell pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the ground beef to the mixture and mix gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Transfer the meatloaf mixture into a greased and lined loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf shape.
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and spread the prepared topping evenly over the meatloaf.
Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Prep Time: 15 min | Cooking Time: 1 hr | Total Time: 1 hr 25 min | Kcal: Approximately 350 per serving | Servings: 8