Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf topped with a creamy ranch drizzle. Packed with flavor and a hint of spice, this meatloaf is a sure crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
Creamy Ranch Drizzle:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, to thin)
- Fresh chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet or loaf pan.
- Mix the meatloaf: Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a bowl and mix until just combined.
- Shape and bake: Form the mixture into a loaf shape and top with barbecue sauce. Bake for 55–65 minutes.
- Prepare the drizzle: Mix sour cream and ranch seasoning for the drizzle.
- Serve: Let the meatloaf rest, then drizzle with ranch and garnish with chives or parsley.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño amount for preferred spice level.
- For a low-carb option, substitute almond flour for crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
