Ingredients
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- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small finely diced onion
- 1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper (optional)
- 48 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar or Colby cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon mustard (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for the glaze; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, crushed Ritz crackers, shredded cheese, milk, onion, bell pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper until mixed.
- Gently fold in the ground beef until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Transfer to a greased loaf pan and bake for 30 minutes.
- Spread the glaze over the meatloaf and bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes until the center reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cool for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg