Home-Style Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Copycat Recipe
Elyssa McGregor
July 29, 2023
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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