Slow Cooker Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
This slow cooker meatloaf is everything you want from a classic comfort dish; tender, juicy beef, a buttery cracker crumb, and that sweet-tangy glaze that caramelises into pure nostalgia. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it version of a restaurant favourite, made even better at home.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 sleeve buttery round crackers crushed
- 1 small onion finely diced
- ½ green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Lightly grease the inside of a large slow cooker or line it with parchment paper strips or foil for easier lifting.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed crackers, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix everything together gently until just combined. Do not overmix or the meatloaf can become dense.
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it into the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard until smooth.
- Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the meatloaf is fully cooked and tender.
- Carefully drain excess grease from the slow cooker if needed.
- Spread the remaining glaze over the meatloaf and cover for another 10–15 minutes so the glaze warms through.
- Carefully remove the meatloaf from the slow cooker and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve warm with mashed potatoes, green beans, or mac and cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition Disclaimer
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