Description
Experience a comforting classic with this Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe, a perfect blend of savory ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a delightful glaze. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for family dinners or meal prep, ensuring that every bite is rich in flavor and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely diced (optional)
- 48 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a small bowl for the glaze; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, crushed crackers, cheese, milk, onion, bell pepper (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Gently fold in the ground beef until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- Transfer to a greased loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes.
- Spread the glaze over the meatloaf and return it to the oven for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 155°F.
- Allow cooling for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg