Meatloaf with Ritz Crackers

Meatloaf on a cutting board garnished with fresh parsley. Two one-inch slices are cut off the loaf.

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Meatloaf with Ritz Crackers

This classic meatloaf with Ritz crackers recipe is perfectly seasoned, topped with a ketchup, Worcestershire, brown sugar glaze.

Prep Time12

Cook Time55

Total Time1 7

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ground beef

Servings:

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Kelsey Smith

Equipment

Ingredients

Meatloaf ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup Ritz crackers crumbled
1 sweet onion finely diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 large eggs beaten
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup ketchup
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Glaze ingredients

¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190ºC) and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together all of the meatloaf ingredients.
Press the meatloaf mixture into the loaf pan, firmly pushing it to fill every corner. Bake for 40 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. After the meatloaf has finished its first bake, spread the glaze over the meatloaf. Baked for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Allow the meatloaf to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Lean ground beef is recommended for this recipe, either 85% lean or 90% lean ground sirloin, or a mix of the two.

Storage: Leftover meatloaf can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. If you want to keep it for a longer time, you can also freeze it for up to 2-3 months.

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