A Meatloaf Recipe Everyone Will Love

Ingredients

Serves: 6-8

• 1½ lbs lean ground beef
• 3 eggs
• 1½ sleeves crushed Ritz crackers
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ cup finely diced green pepper (can be omitted if you prefer)
• 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper

Topping

• ½ cup ketchup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp mustard

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 ℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment or aluminum foil.
2. Mix the topping ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs then add the cracker crumbs, onion, green pepper, milk, salt, pepper and cheese; stir to combine.
4. Add the ground beef and mix well. Turn out the meatloaf mixture onto the prepared pan; shape into a loaf.
5. Bake for 30 minutes then spread topping on top of the meatloaf. Bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the center is 160 ℉.
6. Let stand for 5-10 minutes to rest, then slice and serve.

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