Description
This Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Meatloaf combines classic meatloaf with creamy, spicy jalapeño poppers. It’s a show-stopping dish for your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp Non-alcoholic Worcestershire sauce or beef broth (optional)
- 8 oz Full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 Fresh jalapeños
- 1 cup Cooked beef bacon (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp Cayenne pepper or chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cook beef bacon until crispy. Let it cool, then crumble it up.
- Wash jalapeños, slice in half, and scoop out seeds for less heat. Finely dice them.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, diced jalapeños, and beef bacon (if using).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce or beef broth.
- Mix gently with hands until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lay parchment paper or aluminum foil on the counter.
- Turn out meatloaf mixture onto the parchment/foil and shape it into a rectangle (12×9 inches, ½-inch thick).
- Spread jalapeño popper filling over the meatloaf, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Roll the meatloaf tightly from one long side, using the parchment/foil to help.
- Pinch and seal the ends and seam to prevent filling from escaping.
- Transfer rolled meatloaf to a baking sheet or loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes. While baking, whisk together glaze ingredients: ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and optional hot sauce.
- After 45 minutes, spread glaze over the meatloaf.
- Return to oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice into thick pieces and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño heat level to your preference by leaving seeds in or out.
- Resting the meatloaf helps maintain its shape when slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg