RITZ Cracker Meatloaf
This sweet and savory RITZ Cracker Meatloaf is baked until a juicy perfection. Every tender bite is loaded with so much flavor that this will sure to be a hit with your family!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 648cal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 11 x 9 Deep Dish Pyrex or Baking Dish
- Heavy duty foil
- oven adjusted to the center rack position
- Measuring Cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large orange bell pepper seeded, and diced
- 1 large Vidalia onion diced
- 2.25 pounds ground beef 80-85% beef
- 32 whole RITZ Crackers crush them gently in the sleeve
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Worchestshire sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tablespoon s Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Glaze
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and peppers; cook until onions are tender and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for a remaining 20 seconds. Allow veggies to cool veggies.
- In a small bowl, add crushed RITZ Crackers, and milk. Allow the crackers to absorb the milk.
- In a large bowl, add the meat, cooled veggies, cracker mixture, Worchestshire sauce, eggs, Dijon mustard, and spices. Mix until just combined.
- Line your baking dish with foil with the dull side up
- Add the meat loaf mixture to the center of the foil-lined pan. Form the mixture into a loaf, and then wrap foil around the meatloaf keeping the top uncovered.
- In a medium dish, mix the ketchup, red pepper, and brown sugar. Add half the mixture to the raw meatloaf.
- Place in the oven, and bake at 375°F. and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove meatloaf and coat the top of it with the remaining sauce.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove meatloaf from the pan and transfer it to a serving dish. This does have a lot of excess grease at the bottom of the pan. You can also form the meatloaf over white bread slices to absorb grease.
- Allow the loaf to rest for ten minutes. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 648cal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 1037mg | Potassium: 892mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1386IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 5mg