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INGREDIENTS :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 small finely diced onion
1\/2 cup finely diced bell pepper (optional)
1 1\/2 sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers (48 crackers total)
4 oz. shredded sharp cheddar or Colby cheese
3 eggs
1\/2 cup milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 tsp. salt
1\/4 tsp. black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the topping:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/2 to 3\/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. mustard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INSTRUCTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix the mustard, brown sugar, and ketchup in a small bowl. Set aside. This is going to be the garnish later on.
Mix the eggs, milk, cheese, crumbled Ritz crackers, onion, bell pepper, salt, and black pepper in a big bowl. Blend thoroughly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stir in the ground meat. Just to blend, thoroughly mix. Avoid overmixing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shape into a loaf and put on a baking sheet or pan that has been covered with parchment paper or foil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bake for thirty minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the meatloaf out of the oven and cover with the topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bake for a further 30 to 40 minutes, or until the temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit in the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allow to cool for fifteen minutes, then serve.<\/p>\n\n\n