This copycat restaurant meatloaf recipe is a delicious and flavorful dinner meal that goes a long way. It’s easy to make and easy to devour.
We all have that favorite food from that restaurant that we just can’t get enough of. Well, this Cracker Barrel meatloaf is mine. It has long been.
It’s the only item on their menu that I order every time I’ve been there. Unfortunately, we don’t have a Cracker Barrel near us, so I had to improvise and make my own at home.
Let me tell you, this meatloaf is almost perfect with the original. My family can’t get enough! It’s tasty, hearty, and perfect comfort food.
I don’t have to go out and spend money to buy the meatloaf, I can make it at home, which makes it even better, the perfect one. dinner!
INGREDIENTS
- ▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ▢ 1/2 cup chopped onion
- ▢ 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- ▢ 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ▢ 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
- ▢ 1 cup crushed shortbread cookies 32 crackers
- ▢ 1/2 cup whole milk
- ▢ 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- ▢ 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- ▢ 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- ▢ 2 pounds lean ground beef
Glaze:
- ▢ 3/4 cup tomato sauce
- ▢ 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
HOW TO MAKE COPYCAT RESTAURANT MEATLOAF RECIPE
STEP 1
Heat the oven to 350°F.
STEP 2
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
STEP 3
Cook until the softened onions are translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes.
STEP 4
Line a 9×13 baking pan with foil, spray with cooking spray and set aside.
STEP 5
While onions and bell peppers are cooking, place cheese, crackers, milk, ketchup, brown sugar, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and stir until combined. combine.
STEP 6
Add the onions and bell peppers, stir to combine then add the ground beef to the bowl, I find using my clean hands to mix everything together is easiest.
STEP 7
Spoon the mixture into a 9×5 loaf pan to form an even loaf. Invert the pan and tap the bottom of the pan several times so the meatloaf comes out onto the prepared baking sheet.
STEP 8
If you’re having trouble getting it out of the pan, try running a butter knife around the edges. Alternatively, you can form a large loaf about 9×5 with your hands, but it may fall apart a bit as it cooks.
STEP 9
Bake for 30 minutes.
STEP 10
While the meatloaf is baking, make the glaze by adding the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to a small bowl and stirring until combined.
STEP 11
After 30 minutes, glaze the meatloaf with the tomato sauce mixture then bake an additional 20–30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F and the glaze has a baked appearance.
STEP 12
Let it cool for about 10 minutes before cutting.
