Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

🍽️ Cracker Barrel meatloaf

Cracker Barrel’s meatloaf is comfort food at its best—moist, flavorful, and topped with a rich tomato-based glaze. Here’s a copycat version you can make at home!

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

For the meatloaf:

• 1 ½ lb (680g) ground beef
• ½ lb (225g) ground pork or turkey (optional, for extra moisture)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder

For the glaze:

• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the meatloaf

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground meats, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Mix gently until combined—don’t overwork the meat.

2️⃣ Shape and bake

1. Shape mixture into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
2. Mix glaze ingredients (ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire) and spread over the top of the meatloaf.
3. Bake for 50–60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

3️⃣ Rest and serve

• Let the meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing
• Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or corn

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💡 Tips

• Don’t overmix: keeps meatloaf tender
• Add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor
• Brush extra glaze halfway through baking for a thicker, sweeter coating

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If you want, I can also give you a “super juicy Cracker Barrel-style meatloaf” version with a secret ingredient that makes it taste exactly like the restaurant.

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