Description
This Cracker Barrel Meatloaf recipe is a comforting classic that combines ground beef and pork with a savory-sweet glaze, creating a moist and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. The addition of Ritz crackers and cheddar cheese adds a delicious twist to this traditional favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf:
- 1 lb Ground beef (90/10 preferred)
- 1 lb Ground pork
- 1 Yellow onion (Finely diced)
- 1 Green bell pepper (Finely diced)
- 1 cup Ritz crackers (Crushed, or GF alternative)
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk (Whole milk)
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese (Shredded)
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup (Optional)
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar (Packed)
- 1 tbsp Yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
Instructions
- Sauté Veggies: Chop onion and bell pepper; sauté until soft; let cool
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven and prep loaf pan
- Mix Meat Base: Combine beef, pork, eggs, milk, crackers, cheddar, and extras
- Add Veggies: Gently combine sautéed veggies with meat mixture
- Shape Loaf: Form loaf and transfer to pan
- First Bake with Glaze: Apply half of the glaze; bake for 45 minutes
- Final Glaze & Bake: Apply remaining glaze; bake for 15–20 more minutes
- Rest Before Serving: Allow meatloaf to rest before slicing
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cracker Barrel Meatloaf, Meatloaf recipe, comfort food, dinner recipe
