Description
Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf is a delicious twist on the classic comfort food that will elevate your dinner experience. This hearty dish features a blend of ground beef and zesty jalapeños, all enveloped in a creamy cheese filling. Topped with a sweet barbecue glaze, this meatloaf is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Enjoy its smoky flavor and customizable heat level to suit everyone’s palate. Plus, it’s great for meal prep as the leftovers are just as tasty the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and jalapeños until smooth.
- Press half of the meat mixture into a loaf pan or baking sheet. Spread the cheese filling over it and top with remaining meat mixture.
- Brush the top with barbecue sauce.
- Bake for about 1 hour until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C). Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg