Ohhh yes — that cozy, Sunday-supper classic 🤍
Here’s a Cracker Barrel–style Meatloaf: tender, savory, and topped with that sweet-tangy glaze everyone loves.
Cracker Barrel–Style Meatloaf
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 works best)
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (or saltines)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Glaze
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). - Mix meatloaf
In a large bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients.
Mix gently — don’t overwork or it’ll be dense. - Shape
Place mixture into a greased loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a lined baking sheet. - Top with glaze
Stir glaze ingredients together and spread evenly over the top. - Bake
Bake uncovered for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F. - Rest & serve
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Cracker Barrel Secrets
- Ritz crackers are the key to that soft texture.
- Finely chopping onion & pepper keeps it tender, not chunky.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans — mandatory.
If you want, I can give you:
- the copycat country gravy they serve on the side
- a half-size version
- or a slow-cooker meatloaf for easy Sundays 🍽️
