Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
Copycat Cracker Barrel meatloaf with Ritz crackers, sharp cheddar, onion and green pepper, baked under a ketchup, brown sugar and mustard glaze. Serves 8.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper finely diced; optional
- 48 Ritz crackers about 1 1/2 sleeves, crushed
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded, or Colby
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup ketchup for the glaze
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar for the glaze
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard for the glaze
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Set it aside for the topping.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, cheese, milk, onion, bell pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the ground beef and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes.
- Take the meatloaf out, spread the glaze over the top and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes, until the center reaches 160°F on a food thermometer.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Mix gently and add the beef last. Bake until the center reaches 160°F and rest 15 minutes before slicing. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days or freeze 3 to 4 months; reheat to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 30.4gFat: 23.5gSodium: 810mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 10.4g