Home-Style Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Copycat Recipe
Elyssa McGregor
9 months ago
This copycat recipe not only captures the authentic flavors of Cracker Barrel’s meatloaf but also offers the joy of cooking it from scratch. Follow our simple step-by-step instructions, and you’ll soon be savoring the aroma of this homestyle favorite as it bakes to perfection in your oven.
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Ingredients
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| 2 pounds ground beef (80%) | |
| 1 small onion, finely diced | |
| 0.50 cup green bell pepper, finely diced | |
| 1.50 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed (48 crackers) | |
| 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded | |
| 3 eggs | |
| 0.50 cup of milk | |
| 1 teaspoon salt | |
| 0.25 teaspoon black pepper |
Topping:
| 0.50 cup ketchup | |
| 2 tablespoons light brown sugar | |
| 1 teaspoon mustard |
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.
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2.
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Place to the side for the topping.
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3.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, cheese, milk, onion, bell pepper, salt and black pepper.
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4.
Add in the ground beef. Mix well to combine.
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5.
Form into a loaf and place on a baking pan lined with foil.
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6.
Bake at 350° Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
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7.
Remove from the oven and spread the topping over the meatloaf.
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8.
Bake for an additional 40 minutes or until the center is 160º Fahrenheit.
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9.
Let cool and serve. We served ours with scalloped potatoes macaroni and cheese, and parsley sprinkled on top.
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