Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
Make Copycat Cracker Barrel's super popular meatloaf recipe right at home with this tender meat mixture and flavorful topping.
Equipment
- loaf pan
- Small pan
- Large 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 tablespoon 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, we want tender results.
- Form it in a loaf and place it into a loaf pan. Not using a loaf pan can result in the loaf falling apart.
- 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.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes in the loaf pan prior to slicing in. Ensure the middle is 160 degrees before slicing.
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is perfect with a side of homemade mashed potatoes, buttermilk biscuits, and roasted green beans. Pro tip: A 3-meat combination of ground beef, pork, and veal is great for tenderness. Ask your grocer for this meat combination.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 445kcal
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