A family classic that will warm your heart and sate your appetite is this delectable and hearty Cracker Barrel meatloaf. This dish is quick to prepare and flavorful thanks to the use of basic and healthy ingredients including eggs, milk, Ritz crackers, onions, cheddar cheese, ground beef, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. The mouthwatering tangy and sweet ketchup glaze is drizzled over the savory meatloaf after it has been roasted to perfection in the oven. For a cozy and filling dinner that the whole family will enjoy, serve this wonderful meal with your favorite side dishes. If you attempt this Cracker Barrel meatloaf recipe, the warm, comforting tastes will transport you back to your younger years.
Ingredients:
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
32 Ritz crackers, crushed
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350.
Beat eggs. Add milk and crackers. Stir in onion and cheese. Add ground beef. Mix well. Shape into a loaf.
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
Combine ketchup, brown sugar and mustard to make topping. Spoon half of the topping over the meatloaf after 30 mins of baking. Return loaf to oven for 10 more mins of baking. Spoon the rest of the topping over meatloaf, return to oven and bake for 5-10 mins more.
