Cracker Barrel Inspired Meatloaf

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Who says comfort food can’t be simple and tasty? This Homestyle Meatloaf with Tangy Tomato Glaze is perfect for a nice family evening!

**Ingredients:**

– 2 lbs ground beef

– 1 cup diced onions

– 3/4 cup milk

– 2 eggs

– 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

– 1 teaspoon dried thyme

– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers

– 1/2 cup ketchup

– 2 tablespoons brown sugar

– 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

**Directions:**

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, onions, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, and crushed crackers until well combined.

3. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking pan.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread this mixture over the meatloaf.

5. Bake for 1 hour, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.

6. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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Cracker Barrel Inspired Meatloaf

Who says comfort food can’t be simple and tasty? This Homestyle Meatloaf with Tangy Tomato Glaze is perfect for a nice family evening!

  • – 2 lbs ground beef
  • – 1 cup diced onions
  • – 3/4 cup milk
  • – 2 eggs
  • – 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • – 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • – 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • – 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • – 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
  • – 1/2 cup ketchup
  • – 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • – 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, onions, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, and crushed crackers until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking pan.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread this mixture over the meatloaf.
  5. Bake for 1 hour, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized.
  6. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Cracker Barrel Inspired Meatloaf