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Classic meatloaf made with crackers and cheese on a white plate.
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Classic Meatloaf

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Classic Meatloaf
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • ¾ cup finely diced onion
  • 1½ sleeves crushed round crackers ex: Toll house or Ritz
  • 6 ounce shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 eggs slightly beaten
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup ketchup For topping
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard For topping
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar For topping

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. Set aside in refrigerator.
    -This will be used later as the topping.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, crushed crackers, cheese, milk, onion, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • And in ground beef. Mix to just combined. DO NOT over mix!
  • Pour beef mixture into a slightly greased 9x13 baking pan and form into a mound or loaf.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and spread topping evenly over entire meatloaf. Bake for 30-40 minutes until center is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes and Enjoy!