Everyone loves Cracker Barrel Meatloaf, so why not make it at home?you’ll have a deliciously savory meatloaf.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef, 80/20
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with onion and green pepper, drained
½ green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup whole milk
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
Toppings
½ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon mustard
Instructions
Oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cut a small piece of parchment paper and place in the bottom of the loaf pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir to combine the meat, canned tomatoes, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, milk, and pepper. Fold in the crackers.
Evenly press the meatloaf into the prepared pan. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Combine the topping ingredients together in a bowl. Spread over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 30 minutes, until an internal temperature reaches 160°F. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Remove and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Spray 2 mini loaf pans with cooking spray and line the bottoms with a small piece of parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, stir to combine the meat, canned tomatoes, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, milk, and pepper. Fold in the crackers.
Evenly press the meatloaf into the mini loaf pans and place in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 30 minutes.
Combine the topping ingredients together in a bowl. Spread over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 7 minutes, until an internal temperature reaches 160°F. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Remove and let rest for 15 minutes before serving
Enjoy
