Description
A smoky cheesy Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf stuffed with spicy jalapeños crispy bacon and gooey cheese topped with a homemade ranch drizzle This recipe takes classic comfort food to the next level with bold flavors and a creamy tangy finish
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
2 lbs ground beef 80/20 blend
½ cup bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Jalapeño Popper Filling
3 medium jalapeños diced
6 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
For the Ranch Drizzle
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup buttermilk
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
1 tsp fresh dill chopped
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F 190°C
In a large bowl mix ground beef bread crumbs eggs Worcestershire sauce garlic powder onion powder smoked paprika salt and black pepper until just combined
In a separate bowl combine cream cheese shredded cheddar diced jalapeños and crumbled bacon until smooth
Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a flat surface Flatten the meat mixture into a rectangle about ½ inch thick
Spread the jalapeño popper filling in the center leaving space around the edges
Carefully roll the meat around the filling sealing the edges tightly to prevent leaks
Transfer the meatloaf to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F 71°C
While baking prepare the ranch drizzle by whisking together sour cream buttermilk mayonnaise garlic powder onion powder salt black pepper fresh parsley fresh dill and lemon juice Refrigerate until serving
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing
Drizzle with ranch sauce and serve warm
Notes
Adjust the spice level by removing or keeping jalapeño seeds
For extra smokiness wrap the meatloaf in bacon before baking
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months
Reheat in the oven at 350°F 175°C for 10–15 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 6 servings)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf Spicy Stuffed Meatloaf Cheesy Jalapeño Meatloaf