Description
A delicious twist on comfort food, combining traditional meatloaf with the spicy goodness of jalapeño poppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2–3 fresh jalapeños, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the mixture into a greased loaf pan and shape it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
Allow leftovers to cool before storing. They can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: meatloaf, jalapeño poppers, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal