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Two slices of Cracker Barrel meatloaf on plate with mashed potatoes and peas
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Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe

This copycat Cracker Barrel meatloaf recipe is moist and flavorful, with the perfect sweet-and-tangy glaze. Best meatloaf EVER!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Resting Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Kellie

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced approximately 1/2 cup onion
  • 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup low fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef

For the Glaze

  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions with the olive oil and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
  • Add the eggs, crushed crackers, onions, cheese, milk, salt and pepper to a large bowl stirring to combine.
  • Add ground beef and mix until just combined. Don't overwork the meat or the meatloaf will not be tender and juicy.
  • Form the meat mixture into a loaf and place it into a loaf pan. Alternatively, you can cook the meatloaf on a baking sheet but it may take longer to cook.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard for the glaze.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top with the glaze. Bake for an additional 30-40 minutes. When the meatloaf reaches 155˚F, remove from the oven.
  • Allow the meatloaf to rest for 15 minutes in the loaf pan prior to slicing it. The temperature will increase about 10 degrees during this time. Slicing it too early will cause the juices to release into the pan and will cause your meatloaf to dry out. Be sure the meatloaf registers 160˚F in the center before slicing.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes or make a sandwich!

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 3mg