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Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

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Here’s a recipe for Cracker Barrel-inspired meatloaf with ingredient quantities, instructions, and approximate nutrition information:

Ingredients:

For the meatloaf:

  • 1 1/2 lbs (680g) ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley

For the topping:

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  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, beaten egg, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, chopped celery, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried parsley. Mix until well combined.
  3. Transfer the meatloaf mixture into the prepared loaf pan and press it down evenly.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to make the topping.
  5. Spread the topping mixture evenly over the meatloaf.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the topping is caramelized.
  7. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  8. Serve the meatloaf slices with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes and green beans.

Nutrition information (per serving, approximately 1/6 of the meatloaf):

  • Calories: 350
  • Total Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg
  • Sodium: 760mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 9g
  • Protein: 24g

Enjoy your homemade Cracker Barrel-inspired meatloaf!

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