While I can’t provide the exact recipe used by Cracker Barrel, I can offer you a delicious meatloaf recipe that you might enjoy making at home! Here’s a classic meatloaf recipe:
Classic Meatloaf Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, ⅓ cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, thyme, oregano, and paprika. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a lightly greased loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf shape.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the glaze: ½ cup ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread this glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve slices of meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes and green beans.
This recipe should yield a delicious and moist meatloaf that’s perfect for a comforting meal at home! Enjoy!
