Easy Recipes: Cracker Barrel-Inspired Meatloaf
This Cracker Barrel-style meatloaf brings classic comfort to your dinner table. Juicy, flavorful, and family-approved!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 1/2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
- 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, bell pepper, crushed crackers, cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to make the glaze.
- Spoon half the glaze over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then top with remaining glaze.
- Bake an additional 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.