Like I mentioned, this recipe makes a ton. 42 servings, in fact. Since our family LOVES meatloaf, mixing up an entire recipe and divvying it up into three complete meals is a no-brainer, and a time-saver. True–freezer cooking is not for everyone, but it is a great way to cut out some of the processed and fast food from your family’s diet and eat a bit better along the way.
Better Than Cracker Barrel’s Meatloaf is an easy meatloaf recipe that you don’t even have to leave the house for. This is one of the best meatloaf recipes around and we’re sure you’ll see why after just one bite! This recipe is made with hash browns instead of the traditional breadcrumbs, which really gives it a unique flavor and texture. Plus, if you happen to like hash browns as much as us, you welcome them in any form in any dish! Try making this recipe for dinner tonight for a comforting meal the whole family will flock to the table for.
One thing I did notice from all the recipes I looked at was that they seemed to exclude one of the original ingredients–green pepper. Maybe those folks didn’t like that taste or for dietary reasons could not eat it. I chose to add it back, albeit a small amount because I wanted an essence but didn’t want that flavor to overpower the others. I also shredded my own cheese because I feel freshly shredded is far superior to the stuff in the bag.
Another thing I did differently was add an extra egg, merely because I felt the mixture needed it and substituted extra-sharp cheddar for either the mild cheddar or American cheese the restaurant uses. I also shredded my own cheese because I feel freshly shredded is far superior to the stuff in the bag.
Friends, this is a simple, cozy meal that’s perfect for family dinners! Juicy ground beef with cheese and crackers, topped with a tasty glaze. So easy and delicious! Make sure you’re following for more crowd-pleasing favorites! Thank you! 💖
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf 🍽️
👉 Ingredients:
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup milk
• 32 Ritz crackers, crushed
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp mustard
👉 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F.
2️⃣ Beat eggs, then add milk and crushed crackers. Stir in onion and cheese.
3️⃣ Mix in ground beef until well combined, then shape into a loaf.
4️⃣ Bake for 45 minutes.
5️⃣ For the topping, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
6️⃣ After 30 minutes of baking, spoon half the topping over the meatloaf. Bake for another 10 minutes.
7️⃣ Add the rest of the topping and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Enjoy 😍