Description
This Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf with Creamy Ranch Drizzle is a delicious twist on a classic comfort food. Packed with flavor from jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and bacon, this meatloaf is sure to impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Ranch Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, jalapeños, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and crumbled bacon until evenly mixed.
- Shape and Bake: Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan or on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Rest and Slice: Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Ranch Drizzle: Slightly warm the ranch dressing and drizzle over slices just before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- Feel free to customize the cheese blend to suit your preferences.
- Ensure the meatloaf reaches a safe internal temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Meatloaf, Jalapeño, Creamy Ranch, Comfort Food
