Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
This Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf is a deliciously tender and flavorful dish that's sure to please.
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- skillet
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Meatloaf Ingredients
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 pounds 80% lean ground beef see notes for alternative meat suggestion
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Topping Ingredients
- 0.5-0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sauté the diced peppers and onions in a small pan with the olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
- Combine the whisked eggs, crushed crackers, onions, bell peppers, cheese, milk, and salt/pepper in a large bowl.
- Add ground beef and mix until just combined. Don't overwork the meat to retain tenderness.
- Form the mixture into a loaf and place it into a loaf pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Combine the topping ingredients while it bakes and set aside.
- Remove the meatloaf and brush on the topping. Bake for an additional 30-40 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes in the loaf pan before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips: I like to use a 3-meat combination of ground beef, pork, and veal. Ask your grocer if they carry it! Meatloaf can take 15-20 minutes longer to cook at higher altitudes. Try my mini meatloaf recipe to cut down on time!
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 628mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 566IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 3mg
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