Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

5 from 1 vote

This famous Cracker Barrel meatloaf delivers classic, comforting taste, with a tender easy-to-make dish that's just like the original!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Cool Time20

Total Time1 35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, cheese, milk, onion, bell pepper, salt and black pepper. Mix well, then add ground beef and mix well again making sure not to over-mix.
Form the meat mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and spread the topping over the meatloaf. Bake for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the center is 160°F.
Let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting and serving.

Recipe Tips.

For the closest copycat recipe, use their secret ingredient - Ritz cracker crumbs. However, in a pinch 1 cup of breadcrumbs can be used.
Bake the meatloaf on a pan so all sides become a delicious browned crust, but a meatloaf pan that includes a removable insert with holes to drain the grease can be used (add 10-15 minutes more to the baking time).
Overmixing can ruin the tender consistency and cause the meatloaf mixture to become tough.
For an extra saucy meatloaf, double the amount of glaze you slather on top.

Prep ahead. You can mix up the meatloaf the day before, cover it, and keep it in the refrigerator, or you can freeze it for up to 3 months.

Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.