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Meatloaf Recipe With Crackers

A comforting and easy-to-prepare meatloaf recipe that transforms simple ingredients into delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Ground Beef (or Ground Turkey) Choose lean for a healthier option.
  • 1 cup Ritz Crackers (Crushed) Adds flavor and texture.
  • 1 large Egg (Beaten) Acts as a binder.
  • 1 cup Milk Keeps the mixture moist.
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup Adds sweetness and tang.
  • 1/3 cup Onion (Finely Chopped or 1 Tbsp Dried Minced Onion) Provides aromatic flavor.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper Adds heat.
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder Infuses garlic flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Ketchup For topping.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Balances acidity of ketchup.
  • 1/4 cup Apricot Preserves Adds fruity notes.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Enhances umami flavor.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Coat a 5×9 loaf pan with cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed Ritz crackers, beaten egg, milk, 1/2 cup ketchup, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  5. Place the loaf pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake uncovered for about 1 1/2 hours until fully cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

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