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Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe
This is the ultimate copycat of the Southern comfort, Cracker Barrel meatloaf.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 481 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper finely diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, milk, cheddar cheese, onion, green bell pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it into a loaf pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is baking, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard in a small bowl to make the glaze.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the glaze over it.
- Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
769mg
(32%)
Potassium
487mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
406IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 487mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 406IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.