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Cheddar Cracker Meatloaf

Ground beef, cheddar, vegetables, and crushed crackers bake into a tender meatloaf with a tangy brown sugar topping.

Typical price

$5.93for 4 servings

$1.48 per serving$5.93 for 4

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Cheddar Cracker Meatloaf

AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Eggs$0.30 each typical3$0.90Typical price
Crackers, graham, cookies$0.22/oz typical4 oz$0.88Typical price
Milk$0.04/oz typical4.25 oz$0.17Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical4 oz$1.20Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical0.25 lb$0.30Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical0.15 lb$0.39Typical price
Ground beef$5.49/lb typical2 lb$10.98Typical price
Total for the servings shown$14.82

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup ritz crackers
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
  2. Crush the crackers and mix them with the eggs, milk, cheddar, onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fold in the ground beef until evenly combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into a loaf in the baking dish and bake for 60 minutes, until it reaches 160 F.
  5. Stir the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce together.
  6. Spread the sauce over the meatloaf and bake for 15 minutes more.
  7. Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing.

Swaps

  • Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
  • Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
  • Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
  • Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

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