Best 12 Crushed Saltine Meatloaf Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty goodness of Crushed Saltine Meatloaf, a classic comfort food dish with a unique twist. This meatloaf recipe elevates the traditional dish with the addition of crushed saltine crackers, resulting in a moist and flavorful meatloaf that stays juicy and tender even after baking. Explore variations such as the tangy BBQ Meatloaf with its sweet and smoky glaze, or the cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf that combines the flavors of two American favorites. For a lighter option, try the Turkey Meatloaf with Sweet Potato Mash, which offers a leaner protein choice and a nutritious sweet potato topping. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking times to guide you through the process. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, these Crushed Saltine Meatloaf recipes will satisfy your cravings for a comforting and delicious meal.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

MEATLOAF WITH SALTINE CRACKERS



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Saltine cracker crumbs replace the usual breadcrumbs in this family-friendly meatloaf with a sweet glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 14

Olive oil for brushing
30 saltine crackers
2 1/2 pounds ground beef (85 percent lean)
1 large yellow onion (10 ounces)
1 large carrot (5 ounces)
2 medium cloves garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 large eggs
1 cup ketchup, divided
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, then fit the sheet with a wire rack. Brush a 10-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan with olive oil and place on rack; set aside. Place saltines in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine crumbs form. You should have about 1 cup crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl and add ground beef.
  • On the large holes of a box grater, grate carrot (should measure 1 cup grated) and onion (about 2/3 cup grated). Drain excess juice from onion. Add carrot and onion to meat mixture, then grate garlic on the fine holes of the grater (1 teaspoon). Add to bowl along with parsley, eggs, 1/2 cup ketchup, Worcestershire, 1 tablespoon Dijon, salt and pepper. Use hands to combine thoroughly. Transfer to prepared loaf pan.
  • Combine remaining 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Dijon and brown sugar in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and no sugar lumps remain.
  • Spread mixture evenly over top of meatloaf. Place in oven, atop wire rack and bake until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Tent with foil if top begins to brown too quickly. Remove from oven and let cool 1 hour before slicing. Serve.

MOM'S CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE



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It's an oldie, but a goodie-- Meatloaf! There's not a whole lot better than a tender and moist meatloaf and this is the PERFECT recipe in my book.

Provided by Heather Cheney

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup milk
2/3 cup crushed saltine crackers
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20% fat)
1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Combine the milk and crushed saltine crackers in a small bowl. Allow to soak for about 5 minutes or until the crackers are soft. Whisk in the egg, salt, sage, dill, and pepper.
  • Place ground beef in a large bowl and add in onion and milk mixture. Gently mix until just combined.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and shape meat into a loaf shape. Dip fingers in water and smooth out the cracks with your if needed.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Combine ketchup, sugar and Worcestershire sauce and spoon half of it over the partially cooked loaf. Return to the oven.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes longer and spoon the remainder of the sauce over meatloaf. Continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees-- about 10-15 additional for a total of 35-45 minutes total cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 487 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Sodium 961 mg, Sugar 28 g

SOUTHERN MEATLOAF



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This old-fashioned meatloaf is baked with a topping of ketchup or barbecue sauce. Crushed saltines, onion, and bell pepper are among the ingredients.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 1h32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
20 saltine crackers, crushed
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 large egg
1 teaspoon​ paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon​ Worcestershire sauce
For Topping:
1/2 to 3/4 cup ketchup or barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
  • Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan or line it with foil and then lightly grease it. Alternatively, for a free-form loaf, line a rimmed baking pan with foil.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the crushed saltines, onion, green pepper, egg, paprika, garlic powder, salt, thyme, black pepper, 1/3 cup of ketchup , milk, and Worcestershire sauce .
  • Pack the meat mixture into the loaf pan or shape it and place it on the baking pan.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour. Carefully pour excess grease into a can or jar (dispose of it in the trash after it cools).
  • Spread the meatloaf with 1/2 to 3/4 cup of ketchup or barbecue sauce and continue baking for 15 minutes longer, or until the meatloaf registers at least 160 F on an instant-read food thermometer inserted into the center. (If you have instead swapped ground turkey or chicken for the beef, cook the loaf to an internal temperature of 165 F.)
  • Let the meatloaf rest for ten minutes before slicing so it holds together well. Then, serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1053 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 32 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MEATLOAF



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds lean ground beef
20 saltine crackers, crumbled
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
Slices of white bread, lettuce and tomato, for making sandwiches, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a stand mixer, mix the beef, cracker crumbs, egg, ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, and onion until just blended. Shape the mixture into two loaves and place side by side crosswise in a 9-by-13-by-2-inch pan. Bake the loaves for 1 hour, or until they are browned. Transfer to a platter immediately and allow the loaves to cool slightly and firm up before slicing.
  • For sandwich: cut 2 thick slices of cooled meatloaf and place on white bread with lettuce and tomato. If you've never had a cold meatloaf sandwich the next day, you don't know what you're missing

MOM'S MEAT LOAF



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Mom made the best meatloaf, and now I do, too. When I first met my husband, he didn't care for homemade meatloaf, but this won him over. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
2/3 cup finely crushed saltines
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
Dash pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar; remove 1/2 cup for sauce. Spread remaining mixture over meat loaf., Bake 60-65 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GRANDMA'S FAMOUS MEATLOAF WITH SALTINES



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This is the recipe my grandmother used to make her meatloaf. Most notably it doesn't have any sort of sauce coating the top as is called for in many meatloaf recipes. My family enjoys it this way but I'm relatively certain that any standard meatloaf sauce would do if you want one.

Provided by SemperFidelis9a

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 meatloaf, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
2 eggs
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1 onion, chopped (Optional, I usually omit it or use a teaspoon of dried minced onion. You also don't need the whole o)
2 -3 tablespoons ketchup, heaping
1 tablespoon yellow mustard, heaping
1 cup saltine crumbs, crushed. (This is usually most of one sleeve of saltines.)

Steps:

  • Mix all together; I generally use my hands.
  • Form mixture into a loaf shape.
  • Put in a baking dish (I use a pie plate).
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
  • NOTE: I always put a little water in my pan. I've never done it any other way, so I don't know what would result if you don't.

BROWN SUGAR MEATLOAF



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This is an easy tasty meatloaf. It tastes as good as it smells!

Provided by tangastar

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
¾ cup milk
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. Place on top of the ketchup.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 763.3 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

BASIC TRUSTWORTHY MEATLOAF



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I have been making meatloaf for years and years, always the same way with minor variations, but always with saltine cracker crumbs as the binder. Recently, I tried oats. Well! Quick-cooking oats (not instant) make a surprisingly good substitute for either cracker crumbs or bread crumbs in a meatloaf. I have also made this meatloaf without any garlic, and it's just as good. Make sure the onions are chopped up fairly small; the texture of the meatloaf is best that way. Also, don't use extra-lean ground beef as you risk having a dry meatloaf rather than a moist one. Leftovers make a wonderful cold sandwich!

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup barbecue sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F; lightly grease a 9x5 loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for optional barbecue sauce (it really is easiest to use your hands).
  • Pack into prepared loaf pan, and spread barbecue sauce over top (ketchup can be substituted for barbecue sauce, or you can just omit it).
  • Bake until cooked through, at least one hour (I like to do it for 1 hr 15 mins, and it can even go as long as 90 minutes).
  • Drain off fat in pan, let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into slices and serve.

THE MOST EASY AND DELISH MEATLOAF EVER!



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This meatloaf only calls for a few easy ingredients, no chopping whatsoever! If you wish to add ketchup on top, remove the meatloaf at 50 minutes, add ketchup, then return to oven for the remaining 10 minutes.

Provided by Jillian

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), undrained
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
1 teaspoon onion flakes
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat the egg in a mixing bowl, then add the ground beef, tomatoes, and crushed crackers. Season with onion flakes, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined. Pack into a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 557.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

MEATLOAF CUPCAKES



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These look like a little cupcake with the meat inside of a muffin pan and mashed potato icing. My kids eat these up quickly.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
4 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, saltine crackers, onion, green bell pepper, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt together in a bowl.
  • Stir ketchup and brown sugar together in a bowl. Spoon ketchup mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup of a 6-cup muffin tin.
  • Fill muffin cups with beef mixture, leaving 1/2-inch space on the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain fat from muffin cups.
  • Top each 'cupcake' with mashed potatoes and Cheddar cheese.
  • Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1121.5 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

DIVINE MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf recipe calls for fresh vegetables. Everyone who has tried this dish loves it.

Provided by AUDRA77

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 bunch green onions, diced
4 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
4 ounces saltine crackers, finely crushed
2 eggs
1 (1.25 ounce) package beef with onion soup mix
1 ½ cups ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, green pepper, green onion, mushrooms and saltine crackers. Stir in the eggs and the beef with onion soup mix; mix thoroughly.
  • Press mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, yellow mustard and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly and pour over the meat mixture, spreading evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 78.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1047.6 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

GRANDMOTHER'S MEAT LOAF



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My grandmother gave me this recipe many years ago. The buttery flavor of the crushed crackers is what gives this meat loaf the special taste that our family says is best!-Etta Winter, Pavilion, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup finely crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoonground sage or poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
Green pepper rings, optional
Onion rings, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, crushed crackers, onion, salt, sage or poultry seasoning and pepper. Add ground beef; mix well. press mixture into an 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains. Garnish with green pepper and onion rings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Soak the saltines in milk for a few minutes before adding them to the meatloaf mixture. This will help them to soften and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Add an egg to the meatloaf mixture to help bind it together.
  • Season the meatloaf mixture generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour, or until it is cooked through.
  • Let the meatloaf cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Crushed saltine meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck dinner. With its simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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