Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe

This classic meatloaf recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients:

Ingredient	Quantity
Eggs	2
Milk	2/3 cup
Ritz Crackers, crushed	32
Onion, chopped	1/2 cup
Cheddar Cheese, shredded sharp	4 ounces
Salt	1 teaspoon
Pepper	1/4 teaspoon
Ground Beef	1 1/2 lbs

Topping

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Ingredient	Quantity
Ketchup	1/2 cup
Brown Sugar	1/2 cup
Mustard	1 teaspoon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk and crushed Ritz crackers, stirring well. Mix in the chopped onion, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper. Finally, add the ground beef and combine thoroughly.
3. Shape the loaf: Use your hands to shape the meat mixture into a loaf in a baking dish.
4. Bake: Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Add first topping: Remove the loaf from the oven and spoon half of the ketchup-brown sugar-mustard topping over it.
6. Continue baking: Return the loaf to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Add remaining topping: Remove the loaf from the oven and spoon the remaining topping over it.
8. Finish baking: Return the loaf to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
9. Let it rest: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Cracker Barrel Meatloaf!