Copycat Cracker Barrel Country Fried Steak

Cracker Barrel Country Fried Steak

I love a good , so I knew I had to come up with a recipe for country fried steak from Cracker Barrel. Nobody does it better than them!

The combination of seasoned flour and crushed saltines makes the outside super crispy, the perfect contrast to the tender beef in the middle.

And with affordable cuts of beef and pantry staples, copycat Cracker Barrel country fried steak is pretty budget-friendly too!

recipes are all about comforting flavors and simple preparation to make a hearty meal. Try or this and my next!

Cubed Steak – This is a specific cut of beef, not steak that has been cut up (cubed) into smaller pieces.Typically top round or top sirloin, it’s flattened and tenderized with a meat mallet and is the most common choice for chicken-fried steak — or country fried steak at Cracker Barrel!
Your butcher should have it available, but you can always pound the steaks yourself.
Buttermilk – Rich and tangy, this adds so much flavor and helps the crushed crackers stick to the beef.You need regular milk for the gravy, so you could always make a if you don’t want to buy one more thing for this recipe.
Saltine Crackers – Grab a whole box because you’ll need a lot! These have a neutral but slightly salty taste and add loads more texture than just plain flour.
Bacon Drippings – Don’t discount this ingredient — it adds soooo much flavor to the gravy!Fry up some bacon before making this Cracker Barrel country fried steak recipe or save the drippings from breakfast.
And if drippings aren’t an option, you can simply use butter.
Spices – Use salt and pepper in both the breading and the gravy. I also like to add paprika to the cracker and flour mixture for a little heat and plenty of color.