Copy Kat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf...........so good

Harley0494

INGREDIENTS 

Meatloaf

• 1 1/2 pounds 80/20 ground beef, 24 ounces
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• 3 large eggs, beaten
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• 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers, about 1 1/2 sleeves
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• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
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• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced (you can use red too)
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• 3 cups fresh shredded cheddar cheese
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• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
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• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
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• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
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• 1/2 cup whole milk
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• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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• 1/2 teaspoon salt
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• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Topping

• 1/2 cup ketchup
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• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Add ground beef to a large bowl and using a spoon start breaking it into large crumbs.
• Add the rest of the ingredients from the “Meatloaf” list to the ground beef and mix well to fully combine. You can use your hands to combine everything.
• Cover a baking dish with aluminum foil and grease with cooking spray. Transfer the beef mixture into the center of the baking dish, and shape in into a loaf. Also, the beef mixture can be added to a 9x5 inches meatloaf pan.
• Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
• In the meantime, add all the “ Topping” ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine.
• Spread the topping onto the meatloaf and continue to bake for another 20-30 minutes. Until the top is golden brown and or until meatloaf is cooked through with an internal temperature at the center of 160 degrees F.
• Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Babs_Admin

Hi Harley0494,

I am always looking for meatloaf recipes.

Harley0494

I am not a huge fan of meatloaf, but love this one. Roger told me to throw all the others out, so this is the go to Meatloaf recipe........