Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf 🥩… Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s easy to make at home with simple stuff like crackers and cheese. Your family will gobble it up—juicy inside, sweet glaze outside. Perfect for dinner!
Savor Cracker Barrel’s famous meatloaf at home! Mix beef with crunchy Ritz crackers, cheesy bits, onions, peppers, eggs, and milk for a tender loaf. Bake with a sticky ketchup-sugar-mustard top that caramelizes perfectly. Serves a crowd in just over an hour—cozy, flavorful comfort food everyone craves.
🛒 What You Need
(Makes 6-8 helpings)
For the Meat:
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2 pounds ground beef (the kind with some fat works best)
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1 tube of Ritz crackers, smashed up (about 1 ½ cups)
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½ cup chopped onion (really small pieces)
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½ cup chopped green pepper (tiny bits)
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1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
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2 big eggs
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½ cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sweet Topping:
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½ cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon yellow mustard
👩🍳 Easy Steps For Making Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf 🥩
1. Get Ready
Turn oven on to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan or put foil on a baking sheet.
2. Stir It Up
In a large bowl, stir together the beef, crushed crackers, onion, cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir lightly—don’t squish too much!
3. Make the Shape
Pat into a loaf shape. Put it in the pan or on the sheet.
4. Bake First
Cook without a lid for 30 minutes.
5. Add Yummy Top
Stir ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread it all over the meatloaf. Bake 30-40 more minutes till it’s 160°F inside.
6. Wait and Eat
Let it sit 10 minutes. Slice and enjoy!
🍽 Good to Know
Serves: 6-8
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes