Oooh, great choice 😋 Cracker Barrel–style Meatloaf is tender, savory, and that sweet-tangy glaze is the star. Here’s a spot-on copycat you can make at home.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf (Copycat Recipe)
(serves 6)
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 works best)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers)
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a loaf pan or baking dish.
- Mix meatloaf
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and eggs.
- Stir in crushed crackers, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Gently mix in ground beef until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Shape
- Place meat mixture into the loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a lined baking sheet.
- Make glaze
- Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
- Add more glaze
- Remove from oven, spread remaining glaze on top.
- Return to oven and bake another 15–20 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F.
- Rest & serve
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Why This Tastes Like Cracker Barrel
- Ritz crackers = tender texture
- Milk + eggs keep it juicy
- Sweet ketchup glaze balances the savory beef
Optional Add-Ons (Still Cracker Barrel-Style)
- A pinch of thyme or parsley
- Finely diced green bell pepper
- A splash of Worcestershire sauce
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🥔 Cracker Barrel mashed potatoes
- 🫘 Green beans like Cracker Barrel
- 🍞 Their cornbread copycat
Just tell me!
