Ritz Cracker Meatloaf Recipe

Slices of Ritz cracker meatloaf on a plate.

Buttery cracker crumbs put this Ritz Cracker Meatloaf over the top! You'll love how flavorful this recipe is!

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 55

Servings:

Calories: 424kcal

Ingredients

For the meatloaf:

Olive oil (to coat)
1 small yellow onion (diced)
½ bell pepper (diced)
2 large cloves garlic (minced)
2 lbs. 80/20 lean ground beef
1 ½ cups crushed ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
¾ cup milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley

For the glaze:

¾ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons worcestershire
2 teaspoons dijon mustard

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and peppers, and saute until softened, 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool while you proceed with the recipe.
In a large bowl, use your hands to break up the beef into smaller chunks. In another bowl, mix together the Ritz crackers, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, and peppers and onions. Add the cracker mixture to the meat mixture and gently combine, using a spatula or your hands to bring the mixture together.
Turn the meat mixture out onto the baking sheet and shape into an approximately 9 x 5 inch loaf. Bake for 35 minutes.
While the meatloaf cooks, make the glaze. Whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, worcestershire, and dijon mustard.
Remove the meatloaf from then oven and pour the glaze over the top, letting it run down the sides. Return to the oven and bake another 15-25 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees. If desired, broil the meatloaf for 2-3 minutes to really set and caramelize the glaze.
Allow the meatloaf to set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Meatloaf should always be allowed to cool for 10-15 minutes to allow the juices to reabsorb and make it easier to slice.

The baking time will vary based on the shape of your loaf. A thinner, wider loaf will take a little less time than a tall and thick loaf.

The meatloaf can be mixed and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. Baked meatloaf can be reheated in the oven, covered in foil, at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Leftover meatloaf keeps very well. Reheat individual slices in the microwave.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword ritz cracker meatloaf, meatloaf with ritz crackers

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