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Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Copycat Recipe

Cracker Barrel has some delicious hearty meals, and this Cracker Barrel meatloaf copycat recipe is definitely one of them.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Rest Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Copycat cracker barrel recipes, Copycat restaurant meatloaf recipe, Ground beef dinner recipe, Ritz cracker meatloaf recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 313kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Skillet
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • ½ green pepper finely diced
  • ½ sweet onion finely diced
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1½ sleeves Ritz crackers crushed (about 48 crackers total)
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt

For Topping

  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray the inside of a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Once the oil is warm, add green bell pepper and onion. Saute for a few minutes until vegetables are soft. Set aside and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed crackers, eggs, cheddar cheese, milk, and seasonings. Using a wooden spatula (or even your hands), mix everything together (but be careful to not overmix because this can lead to dry meatloaf!).
  • Gently place the meat mixture into the loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the topping ingredients. Remove meatloaf from the oven and brush the ketchup mixture on top of the meatloaf.
  • Place the meatloaf back into the oven and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the meatloaf is completely cooked through (and the internal temperature is 160 degrees F).
  • Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes after you remove it from the oven, then slice and serve!

Notes

The secret to moist meatloaf:
  • All of the wet ingredients added to the meatloaf are what keep the meatloaf incredibly juicy, plus they add flavor and texture. Along with not overmixing the meat when you are adding the seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 847mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 3mg