Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
A comforting, family-favorite Cracker Barrel meatloaf recipe that combines ground beef and pork, finely sautéed vegetables, Ritz cracker crumbs, and a sweet-tangy glaze.
Print Pin Servings: 8
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: $13
Equipment
- 9x5 loaf pan (Lined with parchment paper)
- Cast iron skillet (For sautéing veggies)
- Large mixing bowl (For combining meat mixture)
- Sharp knife (For dicing and slicing)
- Meat thermometer (Ensure internal temp of 160°F)
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef - 90/10 preferred
- 1 lb Ground pork
- 1 Yellow onion - Finely diced
- 1 Green bell pepper - Finely diced
- 1 cup Ritz crackers - Crushed (or use GF alternative)
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup Milk - Whole milk works best
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese - Shredded
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup - Optional but recommended
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup Ketchup
- ¼ cup Brown sugar - Packed
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- Chop onion and bell pepper; sauté until soft; let cool
- Preheat oven and prep loaf pan
- Mix beef, pork, eggs, milk, crackers, cheddar, and extras
- Add sautéed veggies to meat mixture and combine gently
- Form loaf and transfer to pan
- Mix glaze and apply first half; bake 45 minutes
- Apply remaining glaze; bake 15–20 more minutes
- Let meatloaf rest before slicing
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 410kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 17g (6%) | Protein: 28g (56%) | Fat: 26g (40%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 125mg (42%) | Sodium: 620mg (27%) | Potassium: 480mg (14%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 600IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 180mg (18%) | Iron: 2.8mg (16%)
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