Here’s a copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf recipe—hearty, comforting, and full of flavor 🍖🥩
🥘 Ingredients (serves 4–6)
Meatloaf:
- 2 lbs (900g) ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Topping:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard
🥄 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the meatloaf
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, eggs, ketchup, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix until just combined (don’t overwork the meat).
- Shape and place in pan
- Form mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.
- Prepare topping
- Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a small bowl.
- Spread evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake
- Bake 60–70 minutes, until the meatloaf is cooked through and topping is caramelized.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, sauté the onions and garlic before mixing into the meat.
- You can add finely diced bell peppers or shredded carrots for subtle sweetness.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or your favorite comfort sides.
If you want, I can give you a “super moist Cracker Barrel meatloaf hack” that keeps it juicy and flavorful every time 😄
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