08/28/2026
Meatloaf Recipes
Crack Barrel Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
2 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp yellow mustard
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 55 minutes
How to Make: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed Ritz crackers, milk, eggs, onion, bell pepper, dry onion soup mix, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix gently just until combined, then shape into a loaf and place in a lightly greased baking dish or loaf pan. In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Spread about half of the glaze over the meatloaf. Bake for 35 minutes, spread the remaining glaze over the top, and continue baking for 20–25 minutes or until the center reaches 160°F (71°C). Rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
2 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 60 minutes
How to Make: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, black pepper, half of the crumbled bacon, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Shape into a loaf in a baking dish. Mix the ketchup and brown sugar and spread over the top. Bake for about 45 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and remaining bacon. Return to the oven for 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the center of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C). Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
French Onion Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
2 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1 packet dry French onion soup mix
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 60 minutes
How to Make: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and salt and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and deeply golden. Set aside about half for topping. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, French onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and the remaining caramelized onions. Shape into a loaf in a baking dish and bake for 45–50 minutes. Top with the reserved caramelized onions and Swiss cheese, then bake for another 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the center reaches 160°F (71°C). Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
2 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp yellow mustard
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 60 minutes
How to Make: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly incorporated without overmixing. Shape into a loaf and place in a lightly greased baking dish. Mix the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard in a small bowl and spread half over the meatloaf. Bake for 40 minutes, spread the remaining glaze over the top, and bake for another 15–20 minutes or until the center reaches 160°F (71°C). Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Cheesy Baked Parmesan Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
2 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup marinara sauce, divided
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Serves: 6 | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 60 minutes
How to Make: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Parmesan, onion, garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Shape the mixture into a loaf in a lightly greased baking dish and spread another 1/4 cup marinara over the top. Bake for 45 minutes. Spoon the remaining marinara over the meatloaf and top evenly with mozzarella cheese. Bake for another 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and lightly browned and the center of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C). Rest for 10 minutes, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and slice before serving.
