The Best Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe -

The Best Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe

Cracker Barrel Copycat Meatloaf Recipe - tangy, sweet, and savory, this hearty and comforting recipe combines flavorful ground beef, onions, peppers, and buttery Ritz crackers with cheesy goodness. Topped with the warm, rich, gooey tomato deliciousness.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword meatloaf,cracker barrel,copycat

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 5

Rest 10

Total Time 1 20

Servings

Calories 291kcal

Equipment

loaf pan
sauce pan
aluminum foil

Ingredients

Meatloaf

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (diced)
1 small bell pepper (seeded and diced)
2 pounds lean ground beef
1½ sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Glaze

½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a loaf pan with a sling made of aluminum foil. Spritz with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
In a large stand mixer bowl, add the ground beef, crushed crackers, eggs, cheddar cheese, milk, salt, pepper, onions, and bell peppers. Beat just until mixed.
Press into the prepared loaf pan. Cook for 30 minutes in the oven.
Meanwhile, mix together the glaze ingredients.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and cover with the glaze. Return the meatloaf to the oven and continue baking for an additional 35 to 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes in the loaf pan before lifting from the loaf pan and slicing.

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