Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf Recipe
Meatloaf can feel boring sometimes. This one is not boring at all. The Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf Recipe is bold and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 2 jalapeños seeded and chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup smoky barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease loaf pan lightly and set aside.
Prepare Jalapeños
- Chop jalapeños finely. Remove seeds for less heat.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, mix egg, milk, cream cheese and barbecue sauce.
Add Seasonings
- Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir well.
Combine Meat
- Add ground beef and breadcrumbs. Mix gently until just combined.
Add Cheese and Peppers
- Fold in cheddar cheese and chopped jalapeños evenly.
Shape the Meatloaf
- Press mixture into loaf pan. Smooth the top gently.
Bake the Meatloaf
- Bake for fifty minutes. Meatloaf should be cooked through.
Rest Before Serving
- Let meatloaf rest ten minutes. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat.
- Use gloves when handling jalapeños.
- Let cream cheese soften fully.
- Rest meatloaf before slicing.
- Adjust spice level to taste.