Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
A delicious replica of the famous Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf packed with flavor.
Equipment
- loaf pan
- large bowl
- small pan
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
For the Topping
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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.
- Combined 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.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes in the loaf pan prior to slicing in.
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips: Consider a 3-meat combination of ground beef, pork, and veal for tenderness. Placing the meatloaf over bread soaks up excess grease. Bake longer at higher altitudes. Perfect with sides like mashed potatoes, biscuits, and green beans.
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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