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Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
This famous Cracker Barrel meatloaf delivers classic, comforting taste, with a tender easy-to-make dish that's just like the original!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Cool Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small finely diced onion
- ½ cup finely diced bell pepper, optional
- 1½ sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers, 48 crackers total
- 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar or Colby cheese
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- ½ to ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, cheese, milk, onion, bell pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well, then add ground beef and mix well again making sure not to over-mix.
- Form the meat mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and spread the topping over the meatloaf. Bake for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the center is 160°F.
- Let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting and serving.
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Notes
- Recipe Tips.
- Prep ahead. You can mix up the meatloaf the day before, cover it, and keep it in the refrigerator, or you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
- . You can mix up the meatloaf the day before, cover it, and keep it in the refrigerator, or you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- For the closest copycat recipe, use their secret ingredient - Ritz cracker crumbs. However, in a pinch 1 cup of breadcrumbs can be used.
- Bake the meatloaf on a pan so all sides become a delicious browned crust, but a meatloaf pan that includes a removable insert with holes to drain the grease can be used (add 10-15 minutes more to the baking time).
- Overmixing can ruin the tender consistency and cause the meatloaf mixture to become tough.
- For an extra saucy meatloaf, double the amount of glaze you slather on top.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
637mg
(27%)
Potassium
537mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
625IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 625IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.