Cracker Barrel-Style Meatloaf

If you love the rich, comforting meatloaf from Cracker Barrel, this copycat recipe brings all that down-home goodness right to your kitchen. It’s moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze – just like Grandma used to make!

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Meatloaf:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced (optional but classic!)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (or saltines)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp yellow mustard

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5” loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all meatloaf ingredients until well combined – don’t overmix!
3. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place into the pan or on the sheet.
4. In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth.
5. Spread half the glaze over the meatloaf.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, then spread the remaining glaze on top.
7. Continue baking for another 20–30 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

✨ Tips & Serving Ideas:

• Pair it with mashed potatoes, green beans, or mac & cheese for the full comfort meal.
• Leftovers make amazing sandwiches!
• Swap cheddar for pepper jack if you want a little kick.

Warm, cheesy, and packed with love – this meatloaf will be a new family favorite. 🍴

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Homestyle Meatloaf

This moist and flavorful meatloaf is topped with a sweet and tangy glaze, reminiscent of Cracker Barrel's down-home comfort food.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: Comfort Food, Cracker Barrel Copycat, Family Recipe, Homemade, meatloaf

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced (optional but classic!) Optional ingredient for added flavor and texture.
• 2 large eggs Bind the meatloaf ingredients.
• 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (or saltines) Acts as a binder.
• 1/2 cup milk Adds moisture to the meatloaf.
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Can be swapped for pepper jack for a spicy twist.
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Glaze

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar Adds sweetness to the glaze.
• 1 tsp yellow mustard

Instructions

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5” loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment.
• In a large bowl, mix together all meatloaf ingredients until well combined – don’t overmix!
• Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place into the pan or on the sheet.

Cooking

• In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth.
• Spread half the glaze over the meatloaf.
• Bake for 30 minutes, then spread the remaining glaze on top.
• Continue baking for another 20–30 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
• Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Pair it with mashed potatoes, green beans, or mac & cheese for the full comfort meal. Leftovers make amazing sandwiches! Swap cheddar for pepper jack if you want a little kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g