Name: Ritz Cracker Meatloaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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March 6, 2026

My family loves this Ritz Cracker Meatloaf. Just thinking about it brings a smile to my face. If you’re looking to rediscover the magic of meatloaf from your grandmother’s table. Get ready for some seriously good, old-fashioned comfort food, with a little buttery, crispy secret.

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Ritz Cracker Meatloaf

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Pour milk over crushed crackers and let sit for a few minutes.

Add the onion, garlic and parsley to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

In a large bowl add the beef, cracker mixture, onion mixture, parmesan cheese, eggs and All Purpose Seasoning.

Mix with your hands until well combined.

Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil.

Form the mixture into a loaf shape on the baking sheet.

Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Stir until combined.

Spread 1/2 of the sauce mixture on the top of the meatloaf.

Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.

Remove from oven,cover loosely with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Use the remaining glaze for dip

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Crush Ritz Crackers Properly for Texture 🥢
Pulse Ritz crackers in a food processor until coarse crumbs form—avoid over-processing into fine powder, which creates a dense meatloaf instead of those signature buttery, crispy pockets throughout.
Soak Crackers in Milk for Moisture 🥛
Mix your crushed Ritz crackers with milk before combining with meat to create a paste that keeps the meatloaf incredibly tender and prevents it from drying out during baking.
Don't Overmix Your Meat Mixture ✋
Combine ingredients gently with your hands until just incorporated—overworking develops gluten and creates a tough, compact meatloaf rather than the light, fluffy texture you're aiming for.
Glaze During Final 15 Minutes ⏱️
Apply your mustard, brown sugar, and ketchup topping only in the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent the sugars from caramelizing too darkly and burning on the exterior.
Use a Meat Thermometer for Perfect Doneness 🌡️
Insert a thermometer into the thickest part of the meatloaf and remove it at exactly 160°F internal temperature for moist, safe results without overcooking.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.