Description
Zesty Spicy Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf – Comfort Food Reinvented
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef (Preferably grass-fed)
- 2 pcs Jalapeños (Diced, adjust to taste)
- 1 cup Creamy Cheese (Choose your favorite melting cheese)
- 4 oz Bacon (Crumbled, substitute with turkey bacon for leaner)
- 1 tbsp Smoky Paprika (For depth and smokiness)
- 2 pcs Eggs (Binds ingredients)
- to taste Seasonings (salt, pepper, etc.) (Customize to your liking)
- 1 cup Cheese Topping (Grated, for an indulgent crust)
- 1 tbsp Chopped Cilantro (For fresh flavor post-baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Gather all ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the ground beef, diced jalapeños, creamy cheese, crumbled bacon, smoky paprika, and seasonings until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for approximately 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg