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Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

This Cracker Barrel meatloaf copycat is loaded with savory seasonings and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze for a home-style dinner that tastes just like the restaurant original.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 418 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf:

  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed (about 33 crackers)
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder

Glaze:

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, diced onion, milk, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard powder. Stir and let sit for 2 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and gently mix with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a loaf about 9 inches long and 5 inches wide.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Spread half of the glaze over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the top. Bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Don't overmix the meat. Gently combine until just incorporated for a tender meatloaf.
  • Forming the loaf on a baking sheet instead of a loaf pan gives better browning and lets grease drain away.
  • Apply the glaze in two rounds for a thick, caramelized coating.
  • Use a meat thermometer for best results. The meatloaf is done at 160°F internal temperature.
  • Let the cracker and milk mixture rest for a couple of minutes before adding the beef. This helps the crackers soften for a better texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 240gCalories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 24gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 742mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 142IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg