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Two slices of Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe topped with ketchup glaze sit on a plate next to a serving of mashed potatoes, with a fork on the side.
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Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

This copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe is easy to make at home. This meatloaf tastes even better than the one from the Country Store!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Rest before eating15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: TOTAL RECIPE COST: $16.40, COST PER SERVING (6 servings): $2.73

Equipment

  • Baking sheets

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:

  • 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ White Onion finely diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper finely diced
  • 1 ½ Sleeves Ritz Crackers crushed (approximately 45 crackers)
  • ½ cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper

For the Topping:

  • ½ cup Ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Yellow Mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk 3 eggs. Stir in 1½ sleeves crushed Ritz crackers (about 45 crackers), ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup milk, ½ finely diced onion, 1 finely diced green bell pepper, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper.
  • Add 2 pounds lean ground beef and mix well (use hands if needed).
  • Place the mixture on the prepared pan and form into a loaf.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix ½ cup ketchup, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp yellow mustard.
  • After the initial 30 minutes, spread the topping over the meatloaf.
  • Bake for an additional 30–40 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • Let rest for 10–15 minutes, then slice and serve.

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Notes

 
Recipe Tips
  • Don't over mix the meat - Overmixing the meat can make it tough.
  • Bake at 350 degrees - If you put the temperature any higher than 350 it could cause the meat to dry out.
  • Let meat rest - Before slicing meat, let it rest for about 15 minutes.
  • Use a meat thermometer - This ensure that you meat is cooked to the correct temperature so you don't have to cut into the meatloaf to early.
  • Add in Worcestershire Sauce - We love adding in a few drops of Worcestershire sauce if we have it.
  • Baking Pan - We used a sheet pan covered in aluminum foil to make this recipe. But you can also bake in a loaf pan or a casserole dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 5mg
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