cracker barrel meatloaf recipe
### Cracker Barrel Meatloaf **Ingredients:** - 2 pounds ground beef (80% lean) - 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese - 1/2 cup milk - 2 large eggs - 1 small onion, finely chopped - 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 cup ketchup - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard **Instructions:** 1. **Preheat the oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. **Prepare the mixture:** In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed Ritz crackers, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, onion, bell pepper, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined (don't overmix to keep it tender). 3. **Shape the loaf:** Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a 9x13-inch baking dish.