Description
A moist and flavorful meatloaf featuring a creamy jalapeño and cheese filling, topped with barbecue sauce for an extra kick. Perfect for a hearty meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef and pork.
2. Add breadcrumbs and mix well.
3. Pour in milk and mix.
4. Crack in the egg and mix.
5. Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; mix until combined.
6. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and cilantro.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Line a baking sheet with parchment or grease a loaf pan.
9. Press half of the meat mixture into the bottom of the pan.
10. Spread the jalapeño cheese mixture over the meat layer.
11. Top with the remaining meat mixture, sealing the edges.
12. Brush the top with barbecue sauce.
13. Bake for about 1 hour, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
14. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
15. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your heat preference.
This meatloaf can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Just add an extra 10-15 minutes to the cooking time if baking from cold.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg