Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, chopped onion, bell pepper, crushed crackers, eggs, milk, cheese, and seasonings until well combined.
- Shape mixture into a loaf and place in prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients—ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spread half over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then top with remaining glaze.
- Continue baking for another 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy with mashed potatoes or your favorite sides!
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