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Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe

This Cracker Barrel meatloaf is super flavorful, moist, and everything a meatloaf should be. It's quick and easy enough to make a delicious weeknight dinner
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat recipes, meatloaf recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 388kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

Meatloaf:

  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20

Topping:

  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

Make Meatloaf:

  • In a large bowl mix, combine the eggs (3), crushed Ritz crackers (1 cup), milk (1/2 cup), cheese (1 cup), onion (3/4 cup), bell pepper (1/2 cup), salt (1 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon). Mix until thoroughly combined.
    Step 1 how to make Cracker Barrel meatloaf, combine the meatloaf ingredients
  • Add the ground beef (2 pounds) and, using your clean hands, combine; set aside.
    Step 3 how to make copycat cracker barrel meatloaf, add the ground beef and mix

Make Topping:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
    Step 4 how to make cracker barrel copycat meatloaf, mix all the topping ingredients

Assemble:

  • Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
    Step 5 how to make Cracker Barrel meatloaf, form the meatloaf and bake
  • Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and heavily apply the topping over the meatloaf. (I use a pastry brush). Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 160°F (70°C).
    Step 6 how to make cracker barrel meatloaf copycat, brush the topping and bake again
  • Allow it cool for 15 minutes then slice and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 3mg