Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Heaat oven to 350 deg F .

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, add onion, sweet pepper and garlic.

Cook until softened and onions are translucent, about 5-8 minutes.

Line a 9 x 13 baking tray with foil, spray with cooking spray, and set aside.

While onions and peppers are cooking, place cheese, crackers, milk, ketchup, brown sugar, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl and stir until combined.

Add the onion and pepper, stir and then add the ground beef to the bowl, I find using my clean hands to mix everything together is easiest.

Put the mixture into a 9 x 5 loaf pan to shape it into a flat loaf. Turn the pan over and press a few times on the bottom of the pan until the meatloaf comes out on the prepared baking sheet. If you have trouble getting it out of the pan, try running a butter knife along the edges. Alternatively, you can make a large 9×5 loaf with your own hands, but it may crumble a little while cooking.

Bake for 30 minutes.

While meatloaf is baking, make glaze by adding ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a small bowl, stirring until combined.

After 30 minutes, glaze the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F and the glaze appears baked.

Leave it cool about 10 min prior slicing.

Enjoy !