Easy Meatloaf Recipe

WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE?

This is the best meatloaf recipe with crackers you’ll ever eat and it is such an easy classic dish. It’ll quickly become a favorite family meal!

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs ground beef 1 cup Ritz crackers 1 egg 1 c milk 1/2 c ketchup 1/3 c onion 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 3/4 c ketchup 1/4 c brown sugar 1/4 c apricot preserves

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 5×9 loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.

STEP 2

Combine the beef, crackers, egg, milk, ketchup, onion and spices. Mix together with your hands until thoroughly combined.

STEP 3

Pour the mixture into the. Place the pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.

In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apricot preserves and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.

STEP 4

Spread half of the mixture evenly over the meatloaf halfway through baking.

STEP 5

Let meatloaf sit for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Use the remainder of the sauce for dipping/topping.

RECIPE NOTE

To avoid an extra greasy meatloaf, use a leaner meat like ground turkey or even venison!

RECIPE NOTE

Be absolutely sure that you place the pan of meatloaf on a rimmed baking sheet before you put it in the oven. This recipe can bubble over & you don't want your oven to catch on fire.

RECIPE NOTE

Leftover Meatloaf Sandwich!

Definitely try this classic easy dinner!