Description
This Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf with Creamy Ranch Drizzle is a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food dish. Packed with ground beef, pork, bacon, and a blend of spices, this meatloaf is sure to impress. The creamy ranch drizzle adds a cool and tangy finish that perfectly complements the smoky jalapeño kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 jalapeños (seeded and finely diced)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze:
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
Ranch Drizzle:
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet or loaf pan.
- Mix ingredients: Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a bowl, mix gently, and shape into a loaf.
- Glaze and bake: Brush the loaf with barbecue sauce, bake for 55–65 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare ranch drizzle: Mix ranch dressing, sour cream, and chives in a bowl.
- Rest and serve: Let the meatloaf rest, then slice and drizzle with ranch before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep jalapeño seeds or add cayenne.
- Ground turkey can be substituted for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
