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Meatloaf with Ritz Crackers
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef (80/20 is best)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup finely chopped onion (or 1 tbsp onion powder)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Topping
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard (optional but very classic)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix crackers, milk, eggs, onion, seasonings, and Worcestershire.
- Add ground beef and mix just until combined (don’t overmix or it’ll be dense).
- Shape into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan or on a lined baking sheet.
- Mix topping ingredients and spread evenly over the loaf.
- Bake 60–70 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Tips for Next-Level Meatloaf
- Add 2 tbsp melted butter for extra moisture
- Swap half the beef for ground pork = insanely tender
- Ritz crackers > breadcrumbs for that buttery softness
- Leftovers make top-tier sandwiches 😏
Want a slow cooker, BBQ-glazed, or no-onion version?
