Papa Don's Southern Meatloaf with Crackers

Try this family-friendly Southern meatloaf with crackers, peas and carrots, ground beef, ground lamb, and mild Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ½ pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• ½ pound ground lamb
• 2 cups crushed unsalted crackers
• 4 ounces frozen peas
• 4 ounces frozen diced carrots
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce (such as Lea & Perrins®)
• 8 ounces shredded mild Cheddar cheese (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine ground beef, ground lamb, crushed crackers, peas, carrots, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well incorporated and transfer into a loaf pan. Spread out evenly.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until meatloaf is cooked through, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top and return to the oven. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.