Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe
This moist, homemade meatloaf recipe is the ultimate comfort food with a nostalgic twist! The sweet tangy glaze is the secret!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 366kcal
Equipment
- meatloaf pan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 eggs whisked
- ¾ cup shredded medium cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chili sauce I use Heinz
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small fry pan, saute the diced onion in a tablespoon of olive oil for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, crushed Ritz crackers, whisked eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, heavy cream, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce. Mix until everything is evenly combined, but don’t overmix as it can make the meatloaf tough.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and press it down gently. Smooth the top.
- Spread the ½ cup of chili sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). If the top starts to get too dark, you can tent it with aluminum foil.
- Once done, let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. This helps it hold together better when cutting.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 972mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 4mg
