Easy Cracker Barrel Meatloaf recipe
This Cracker Barrel Meatloaf recipe recreates the restaurant’s classic comfort food with a perfect blend of beef, oats, and a tangy glaze. Juicy, flavorful, and easy to make!
Print Pin Servings: 8
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: 12$
Equipment
- 1 Loaf pan (9x5) (Non-stick recommended)
- 1 Large mixing bowl (For combining ingredients)
- 1 Box grater (For shredding cheese)
- 1 Sharp knife (For dicing onions and peppers)
- 1 Cutting board (Prepping vegetables)
- 1 Measuring cups (Dry and liquid)
- 1 Meat thermometer (Ensure doneness (160°F))
- 1 Aluminum foil (Covering during baking)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Ground beef - 80/20 For best moisture
- 1 cup Old-fashioned oats - Key texture element
- ½ cup Yellow onion - Finely diced
- ½ cup Green bell pepper - Minced
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar - Freshly grated
- 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
- 2 large Eggs - Lightly beaten
- ¾ cup Tomato juice - Adds moisture
- ½ cup Whole milk - Helps bind ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper - To taste
- 1 ½ teaspoon Sea salt - To taste
Glaze:
- ½ cup Ketchup - Base for glaze
- ¼ cup Brown sugar - Adds sweetness
- 1 tablespoon Mustard - Tangy flavor
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - Depth of flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Dice onions, mince peppers, and grate cheese.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, oats, onions, peppers, cheese, and garlic.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, tomato juice, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour wet mixture into the beef mixture. Gently fold until just combined.
- Shape mixture into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5 loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce for glaze.
- Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and spread remaining glaze. Bake another 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 350kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 780mg (34%) | Potassium: 480mg (14%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 900IU (18%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 180mg (18%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)