Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

This Southern Style Meatloaf recipe is inspired by Cracker Barrel's recipe with Ritz crackers and a thick, savory glaze everyone will love.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Servings

Calories 381kcal

Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a bread pan with cooking spray. Cut a small piece of parchment paper and place in the bottom of the pan. Spray with cooking spray. Drain canned tomatoes and set aside.
Combine the meat, canned tomatoes, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, milk and pepper together in the bowl. Stir in the crackers.
Evenly press the meatloaf into the pan. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Combine the glaze ingredients together in a bowl. Spread over meatloaf and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Remove and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Preheat the air fryer to 350°. Spray 2 mini loaf pans with cooking spray and line with a small piece of parchment paper. Drain canned tomatoes and set aside.
Combine the meat, canned tomatoes, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, milk and pepper together in the bowl. Stir in the crackers.
Evenly press the meatloaf into the mini loaf pans and place in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Combine the glaze ingredients together in a bowl. Spread over the meatloaves and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Thermometer should read 155, then remove and let rest and temperature will rise about 5 degrees.
You can use ½ beef and ½ pork if you want. This can make an extra moist meatloaf.
Don’t use lean ground beef. The fat in the meat helps it hold together.

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