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Sliced Cracker Barrel meatloaf with glossy brown sugar glaze on white plate showing moist interior

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

This copycat Cracker Barrel meatloaf uses crushed crackers and a sweet glaze applied twice for a juicy, tender result.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 900 g Ground beef, 80/20
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
  • 2 piece Large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk
  • 1/2 cup Yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C and mix ketchup and brown sugar in a small bowl to make the glaze.
  2. Combine ground beef, crushed crackers, eggs, milk, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until just mixed.
  3. Shape the mixture into a loaf in a 9x5-inch loaf pan or on a rimmed baking sheet, then brush half the glaze over the top.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes, then brush the remaining glaze over the meatloaf and bake for 15 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F / 71°C.
  5. Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep the juices inside.