Cracker Barrel is a restaurant featuring old fashioned hearty food. Meatloaf is a very popular dish there.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 pounds of ground beef
Half of an onion diced
Small green bell pepper diced
1½ sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the glaze:
¾ cup ketchup
2½ Tablespoons brown sugar
1½ teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350º F.
Line a sheet pan with foil and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until well combined.
Form the meat into a loaf shape on the foil-lined pan.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to make the glaze.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
Return to the oven and cook for an additional 40 minutes.
Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
You can also freeze leftovers or an entire cooked meatloaf in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wrap the meatloaf in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
