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partially sliced cracker barrel meatloaf on a white serving platter.
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Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe

With this Cracker Barrel meatloaf recipe, I can enjoy my favorite comfort food from the comfort of my own home!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Laurel Perry

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced, optional
  • 45 Ritz crackers crushed
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds 80% lean ground beef

For the Glaze

  • ⅔ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease lightly.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add in the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 green bell pepper
    sauteed onions and peppers in a frying pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the Ritz crackers, eggs, cheese, milk, salt and pepper until combined.
    45 Ritz crackers, 2 large eggs, 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    binders for meatloaf in a glass bowl.
  • Add in the ground beef and cooled pepper/onion mixture and mix with your hands until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
    2 pounds 80% lean ground beef
  • Turn the mixture out onto your prepared pan. Shape it into a loaf and bake for 30 minutes.
    unbaked meatloaf on a baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
    ⅔ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • After the meatloaf has cooked for 30 minutes, spoon the glaze over the meatloaf and spread it out to evenly coat. Bake for another 30 minutes or until cooked through.
    glaze spooned over partially baked meatloaf on a baking sheet.
  • Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
    cracker barrel meatloaf on a baking sheet.

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Notes

Recipe inspired by Cracker Barrel.
Storage: Store Cracker Barrel Meatloaf tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2slices | Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1115mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 523IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 5mg