Dinner for 7
Cheddar Cracker Meatloaf
$9.33for 495 minServes 7
Ground beef, cheddar, vegetables, and crushed crackers bake into a tender meatloaf with a tangy brown sugar topping.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Eggs, 3$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
 | Crackers, 4 oz$0.22/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.88Typical price |
 | Milk, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.25 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.30Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
 | Ground beef, 2 lb$5.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $10.98Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.33 | ||
Swaps
- Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
- 95 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 7servings (the source says 10, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
$2.33 per serving$9.33 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Crush the crackers and mix them with the eggs, milk, cheddar, onion, bell pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the ground beef until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in the baking dish and bake for 60 minutes, until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce together.
- Spread the sauce over the meatloaf and bake for 15 minutes more.
- Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing.
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