Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
Recreate the beloved Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf at home, featuring a tender meat mixture and flavorful topping that your family will adore.
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- Small pan
- large 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 whole eggs, whisked
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 0.5 to 0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- 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.
- Form it 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 155 degrees.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes in the loaf pan before slicing.
Notes
For a tender and flavorful meatloaf, consider using a 3-meat combination of ground beef, pork, and veal. It pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes and biscuits.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
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