This Cracker Barrel Meatloaf dish is for those of you that would like to bring the famous recipe home to your kitchen. I have included both oven method and Air Fryer methods below! Packed with flavor and ultra juicy!
Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Ingredients
If you want to make a copycat version of Cracker Barrel’s meatloaf, you’ll need to use the following ingredients to assemble it:
- Ground Beef – Instead of using leaner ground beef, go for the kind with more fat because it holds well and adds more flavor to this dish.
- Diced Tomatoes with Onion and Peppers – Grab yourself a can of diced tomatoes that come with onions and pepper.
- Ritz Crackers – You’ll crush the crackers and combine them with your meat for that added crunch and flavor.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – Add a slight tang to this dish with the use of apple cider vinegar.
- Ketchup – The sweet taste of the ketchup goes great with the meaty flavor of this meatloaf.
Other ingredients needed include Worcestershire sauce, green pepper, eggs, milk, black pepper, onion powder, mustard, and brown sugar.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with onion and green pepper, drained
- 1/2 green pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard
INSTRUCTIONS
OVEN:
- Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a bread pan with cooking spray. Cut a small piece of parchment paper and place in the bottom of the pan. Spray with cooking spray.
- Combine the meat, canned tomatoes, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, milk and pepper together in the bowl. Stir in the crackers.
- Evenly press the meatloaf into the 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. 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°. Spray 2 mini loaf pans with cooking spray and line with a small piece of parchment paper.
- Combine the meat, canned tomatoes, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, milk and pepper together in the bowl. Stir in the crackers.
- Evenly press the meatloaf into the mini loaf pans and place in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Combine the topping ingredients together in a bowl. Spread over the meatloaves and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
