Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf, a spicy twist on a classic dish. Filled with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and jalapeños, then topped with a creamy ranch drizzle, this meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatloaf:
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 fresh jalapeños (seeded and finely chopped)
- 2 eggs
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the ranch drizzle:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons milk (to thin)
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed crackers, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Prepare filling: In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, and chopped jalapeños.
- Assemble: Press half the meat mixture into a loaf shape on parchment. Spread the jalapeño cream cheese filling in the middle. Top with remaining meat mixture, sealing edges.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking sheet or loaf pan. Bake for 55–65 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Make ranch drizzle: Mix sour cream, ranch seasoning, and milk. Drizzle over meatloaf before serving.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chives or parsley. Slice and serve after resting for 10 minutes.
Notes
- For less heat, use fewer jalapeños or remove seeds.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
