Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf (Printable Version)
Juicy beef loaf with jalapeños, two cheeses, plus ranch—perfect for sharing with friends and family.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatloaf Base
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Black pepper, as much as you like
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Salt, as much as you like
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 to 2 jalapeños, finely diced with seeds out if you want it mild
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1 small onion, chopped up fine
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1 egg, already beaten
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1 cup breadcrumbs
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2 pounds ground beef, lean
→ Filling and Topping
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1/2 cup ranch dressing for pouring on top
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4 strips of beef bacon, cooked crisp and broken into pieces
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
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4 ounces cream cheese, let it soften first
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Heat up your ranch dressing a little. After slicing the meatloaf, pour a big spoonful right on top while it’s still hot.
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Give the finished loaf a few minutes, around 5 or 10, to chill out so it stays juicy, then slice it up.
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Pop it in your oven set at 350°F (175°C). You want to bake it for about 45 to 50 minutes till it hits 160°F inside.
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Take your meat mix, press it into a loaf shape, chuck it in a greased pan or put it on a foil-lined tray.
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Toss in the soft cream cheese, add the shredded cheddar, then the bacon bits. Stir everything through so they're all over.
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Dump your beef into a big bowl. Add breadcrumbs, the egg, onion, jalapeños, Worcestershire, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix the whole lot with your hands or a spoon till it’s all just mixed.
# Additional Notes:
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Spice it up with cayenne or leave out jalapeño seeds to keep it mild.
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Want it gluten-free? Grab gluten-free breadcrumbs or swap them out with almond flour.
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Try swapping out cheddar with mozzarella or pepper jack if you want to mix things up.