Description
A moist and savory meatloaf packed with cheddar cheese, buttery Ritz crackers, and a tangy-sweet ketchup glaze—just like the Cracker Barrel classic. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or family-style Sunday meals.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30), crushed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, crushed crackers, cheddar cheese, onion, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
3. Shape the mixture into a loaf in the pan.
4. In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for the topping. Spread over the loaf.
5. Bake uncovered for 55–65 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
6. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat mixture to avoid a dense texture.
Let the meatloaf rest after baking for easier slicing.
You can use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: meatloaf, cracker barrel, copycat recipe