Okay, so I’ve been seeing this “Ritz Cracker Meatloaf” thing floating around the internet, and I finally decided to give it a shot. I mean, Ritz crackers? In meatloaf? It sounded kinda weird, but also kinda good, you know?
Getting Started
First things first, I grabbed my ingredients. I already had most of the stuff, like ground beef, an egg, some onions, and ketchup. The only thing I really needed to pick up was a box of Ritz crackers, obviously.
I preheated my oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While that was warming up, I took out a big mixing bowl and a 9×13 inch baking dish. I like to use glass, it easy to clean.
Mixing It Up
- I crumbled about one and a half sleeves of Ritz crackers into the bowl. I just used my hands, it’s easier that way.
- Then, I dumped in about two pounds of ground beef.
- I chopped up half an onion, not too fine, I like to have some bigger pieces in there. That went into the bowl too.
- Next, I cracked in one egg.
- I added a little bit of salt and pepper, just a pinch of each.
- For a little extra flavor, I squirted in some ketchup, maybe a quarter cup? I didn’t really measure.
Then came the fun part – getting my hands dirty! I mixed everything together until it was all combined. Don’t overmix it, though, or the meatloaf can get tough.
Baking Time
I shaped the mixture into a loaf shape and placed it in the baking dish. Then, I mixed a little more ketchup with some brown sugar for a glaze and spread that on top.
Into the oven it went! I baked it for about an hour, or until it was cooked all the way through. You can use a meat thermometer to check – it should be 160 degrees Fahrenheit in the center.
The Verdict
I let it cool for a few minutes before slicing it. And honestly? It was pretty darn good! The Ritz crackers added a nice buttery flavor and a bit of a different texture. It was definitely a fun twist on regular meatloaf. I might even make it again sometime!
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