Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
A delicious and tender Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf made with ground beef, vegetables, and a savory topping.
Equipment
- loaf pan
- small pan
- large bowl
Ingredients
Main 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 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 0.5-0.75 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
Preparation
- 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 in 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 prior to slicing in.
Serving Suggestion
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
For a tender meatloaf, consider a 3-meat combination of ground beef, pork, and veal. Place the meatloaf over fresh bread for better grease absorption.
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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