Meatloaf has been a big part of my childhood because my mom loves cooking it in different styles.
Now that Im an adult, I tend to miss her meatloaf and try out different types as well.
I even call her from time to time to ask her about some recipes.
Image credit: Tess Cooks 4u on Youtube
One recipe she introduced was a copycat version of the Cracker Barrel restaurant meatloaf byTess Cooks 4u.
Its flavorful, moist, and has a great texture.
Since then, Ive been making them more often.
Ingredients:
For the topping
Directions:
Prepare all the needed ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Starting with the topping, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a small mixing bowl.
Combine all the ingredients until everything is well incorporated.
Add 2 pounds of lean ground beef and mix it together with the other ingredients.
verify not to overmix.
Line a baking sheet or pan with foil or parchment paper and place the meatloaf mixture.
Place the pan in the oven to bake for 30 minutes at 350F.
When done, remove the dish from the oven and brush on the topping mixture.
Remove it from the oven and cool it for 15 minutes before serving.
