This copycat Cracker Barrel meatloaf delivers a juicy, tender slice packed with savory ground beef, finely diced aromatic vegetables, and buttery crushed Ritz crackers. Topped with a classic sweet and tangy ketchup-brown sugar glaze, it offers authentic, comforting country flavor.
Ingredients & Equipment
The Meatloaf Mixture
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes / Role |
| Ground beef | 2 lbs |
80/20 ground chuck recommended for moisture |
| Yellow onion | ½ cup |
Diced finely |
| Green bell pepper | ½ cup |
Diced finely |
| Ritz crackers | 1 cup (or ~3/3 cup listed) |
Crushed; provides buttery panade binder |
| Eggs | 2 large |
Lightly beaten to bind |
| Whole milk or water | ½ cup | Essential liquid to hydrate crackers and beef |
| Salt | 1 tsp | Flavor adjustment |
| Black pepper | 1 tsp |
Seasoning |
The Sweet & Tangy Glaze
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes / Role |
| Ketchup |
½ cup (corrected from card typos) |
Glaze base |
| Brown sugar | ¼ cup |
Adds caramelized sweetness |
| Yellow mustard | 1 tsp |
Tangy accent |
Instructions
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