All-American Barbecue Meatloaf Recipe

Name: All-American Barbecue Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 24 saltine crackers; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can vegetable beef soup, in beef broth; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup shredded American cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Crush the crackers. I use the food processor to get finer crumbs.
3
Mix the meat, soup, and egg together with the seasonings.
4
Add cracker crumbs until the texture is firm but not dry.
5
Press the meatloaf mixture into a loaf pan.
6
Bake until almost done.
7
Top with barbecue sauce and American cheese. Continue baking until sauce is heated, cheese is melted and meatloaf is done (160u00b0 on the meat thermometer).
8
Muffin variation: Divide meatloaf mixture into 6 even portions.
9
Press into large size muffin tin that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
10
If adding a sauce, form a well in the top of each muffin.
11
Check baking time carefully, as the smaller size allows the dish to bake more quickly. I have found that baking time is reduced to about 35 minutes in this form.

534

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 24 saltine crackers, 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can vegetable beef soup, in beef broth, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, All-American Barbecue Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

All-American Barbecue Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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