Meatloaf Recipe With Crackers
A classic, juicy, and flavorful meatloaf made with crushed crackers for the perfect texture. It’s a family favorite that’s easy to prepare and delicious to serve for any meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 590kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef or turkey/venison
- 1 cup Ritz crackers or preferred crackers, crushed
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup milk any type
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup onion finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried minced onion)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For the Sauce:
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves or grape/cherry jam
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 5×9 loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, crushed crackers, egg, milk, ketchup, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes. During the last 30 minutes, prepare the sauce.
- To make the sauce: Combine ketchup, brown sugar, apricot preserves, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- After 45 minutes of baking, spread half the sauce over the meatloaf and return it to the oven.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the remaining sauce.
Notes
- For a leaner meatloaf, use ground turkey or venison.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to avoid it falling apart.
- You can freeze leftover meatloaf for up to 2-3 months.
- Use gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free option.
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 139mg
- Sodium: 1093mg
- Potassium: 697mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 28g
- Vitamin A: 382 IU
- Vitamin C: 4mg
- Calcium: 115mg
- Iron: 4mg