Description
Cracker-Style Meatloaf (Extra Tender & Moist) is a delightful update on a classic comfort food. This dish combines ground beef with crushed buttery crackers, resulting in a meatloaf that is not only incredibly moist but also packed with rich flavors. The savory blend of onion and garlic powder further elevates this dish, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Whether served alongside creamy mashed potatoes or turned into a delicious sandwich the next day, this easy-to-make meatloaf is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1½ cups crushed buttery crackers
- ½ cup milk
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup ketchup for topping
- 1 tbsp brown sugar for topping
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed crackers and milk; let sit for a few minutes.
- 3. Add ground beef, grated onion, eggs, ketchup, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cracker mixture. Mix gently until just combined.
- 4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan. Top with ketchup and brown sugar.
- 5. Bake for about 50 minutes or until fully cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 125g
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg