Tasty Ritz Cracker Meatloaf
Meatloaf has to be one of my favorite dinners. If you've never had meatloaf made with Ritz crackers before, know that it's pretty awesome. I promise if you if you make this Ritz Cracker Meatloaf, It will be one of your NEW Family Favorite recipes. Ritz crackers in meatloaf makes the most flavorful meatloaf. Place them in a plastic zip bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.Quick Tip…..(1 sleeve(37 crackers) snack crackers such as Ritz cracker, crushed (about 1 1/3 cups.)Made with very few ingredients this recipe comes together easily, perfect for busy school nights.This classic meatloaf goes well with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. For dessert add an Apple Crisp. Your family is going to love dinner tonight!INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED….ground beefRitz crackerssweet oniongarliceggsmilkketchupItalian seasoningsaltground blackgarlic powderbrown sugarWorcestershire sauceFor the topping:¾ cup ketchup2 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce¼ teaspoon ground black pepperDid you know that if you put pieces of bread around your meatloaf as it cooks it will absorb any grease from the meat? You will have a delicious meatloaf to serve.You’ll want to keep this recipe handy because it’s one that you can a make again and again!!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup crumbled Ritz crackers
- 1 diced sweet onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 large beaten eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a bread loaf pan. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together all of the meatloaf ingredients.
- Press the meatloaf mixture into the loaf pan, and bake for 40 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients. After the meatloaf has finished baking for 40 minutes spread the glaze over it and bake for an additional 15- minutes.
- Allow the meatloaf to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.