Here’s a classic Meatloaf with Ritz Crackers recipe—moist, flavorful, and slightly buttery from the crackers:
🥩 Meatloaf with Ritz Crackers
🧾 Ingredients:
- 1 kg (2 lbs) ground beef (or half beef, half pork for extra flavor)
- 1 cup Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven
- Set to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare the mixture
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, crushed Ritz crackers, chopped onion, garlic, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Mix gently until everything is combined (don’t overmix or it can get dense).
- Shape and top
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the pan.
- Spread a thin layer of ketchup on top.
- Bake
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a caramelized top.
- Rest & serve
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes, veggies, or gravy.
🔥 Tips & Variations:
- Extra moist: Use half ground pork or add a little grated zucchini or carrot.
- Cheesy version: Add shredded cheddar into the meat mixture or on top.
- Sweet-savory topping: Mix ketchup with brown sugar or honey for a glaze.
- Freezing: Meatloaf freezes well—slice and store for later meals.
I can also give you a quick, ultra-moist Ritz cracker meatloaf with a garlic herb twist that’s restaurant-style if you want. Do you want me to share that version?
