Cracker Barrel Meatloaf (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 85 minutes👥 8 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
425
Protein
28g
Carbs
18g
Fiber
1g
Health Benefits
Gut Health4/10
Anti-Inflammatory6/10
Blood Sugar Control5/10
Ingredients
- •- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- •- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- •- 35 saltine crackers, finely crushed
- •- 3 large eggs
- •- 1/2 cup whole milk
- •- 1/2 cup ketchup (plus 1/2 cup for glaze)
- •- 1 tsp salt
- •- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- •- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- •- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- •- 8 oz tomato sauce
Instructions
- 11. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- 22. Hand-crush saltines into fine crumbs.
- 33. In large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed saltines, eggs, milk, 1/2 cup ketchup, salt, pepper, cheese, onion, and bell pepper.
- 44. Mix gently by hand until just combined - do not overmix.
- 55. Shape mixture into loaf in prepared baking dish.
- 66. Pour tomato sauce over top.
- 77. Bake 45 minutes.
- 88. Spread remaining 1/2 cup ketchup on top.
- 99. Bake additional 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- 1010. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.