Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe with Ingredients and Copycat

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe – Cracker Barrel Meatloaf is a popular dish at the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurant chain. It is made with ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, egg, onion, green pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and ketchup. It is baked until cooked through and served with your favorite sides.

To make the Cracker Barrel meatloaf, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, egg, onion, green pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix well until all of the ingredients are combined.
3. Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Spread the ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
5. Bake for 1 hour, or until the meatloaf is cooked through.

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy!

Tips:

• For a more flavorful meatloaf, add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the meatloaf mixture.
• To make a gravy for your meatloaf, whisk together 1/4 cup of ketchup, 1/4 cup of beef broth, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour the gravy mixture into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
• Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, and corn.

Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Here’s a copycat recipe to make Cracker Barrel-style meatloaf at home:

Ingredients:

For the Meatloaf:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup saltine crackers, crushed (about 15 crackers)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Topping:

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

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, crushed saltine crackers, eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix the ingredients until well combined.
3. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
4. In a separate small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard to create the topping.
5. Spread the topping mixture evenly over the meatloaf.
6. Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the topping is caramelized.
7. Once done, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
8. Slice the meatloaf and serve it with your favorite sides.