Description
Cracker Barrel Country Fried Steak is a classic comfort food dish that’s tender, juicy, and coated in a flavorful crispy crust. Paired with creamy sawmill gravy, this Southern-inspired recipe is a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Its golden-brown breading and the rich, savory gravy make this a family favorite that’s irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb cube steak
- 1½ cups buttermilk, divided
- 50 saltine crackers
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 slices bacon (see notes)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In the second bowl, beat together the egg and the remaining 1 cup of buttermilk.
- In the third bowl, combine the crushed saltine crumbs with pepper and smoked paprika.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg