This copycat Cracker Barrel meatloaf recipe is made with all the good stuff: ground beef, onions and peppers, Ritz crackers, lots of shredded cheese, and of course, that glorious glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
Ingredients
2poundsof ground beef
half of an oniondiced
small green bell pepperdiced
1 ½sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers
¾cupshredded cheddar cheese
3large eggs
½cupmilk
1teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
For the glaze:
¾cupketchup
2 ½Tablespoonsbrown sugar
1 ½teaspoonyellow mustard
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350º F. Line a sheet pan with foil and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until well combined.
Form the meat into a loaf shape on the foil-lined pan.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to make the glaze.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
Return to the oven and cook for an additional 40 minutes.
Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.You can also freeze leftovers or an entire cooked meatloaf in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wrap the meatloaf in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.