Jalapeño Cheddar Stuffed Meatloaf
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Resting Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
721 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Jalapeño Cheddar Stuffed Meatloaf
Description
This recipe calls for mixing seasoned ground beef with bread crumbs, milk, egg, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and minced jalapeños until uniform. Half the mixture forms the base in a greased baking pan; a whole 8-ounce cheddar brick is placed in the center, then the remaining meat is shaped over it and sealed to encase the cheese completely.
A glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, and jalapeño slices is spread over the top before baking. The oven is preheated to 350°F, and the meatloaf is cooked until fully done, allowing the cheese inside to melt while the exterior firms with the glaze forming a slightly caramelized coating. The result is a meatloaf featuring a tender texture infused with heat from jalapeños and creamy melted cheddar inside.
This dish can be served as a comforting entrée paired with vegetables or mashed potatoes. The spicy glaze with hints of sweetness balances the richness of the beef and cheese, while the jalapeños add a noticeable but controlled heat.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 85/15
- 1 cup bread crumbs plain
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg large
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 to 2 jalapeños minced
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese whole brick
Glaze
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar tightly packed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic about 2 cloves, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 jalapeño sliced
- pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
Meatloaf
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 pounds ground beef, 1 cup plain bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 cup milk, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and minced 1 to 2 jalapeños. Knead until evenly mixed.
- Divide the meat mixture in half. Shape one half into a loaf base and place it in the prepared pan. Place the brick of 8 ounces cheddar cheese in the center. Shape the remaining meat mixture over the top, sealing the edges around the cheese to form a complete loaf.
Glaze
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, minced 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and a pinch cayenne pepper. Pour the glaze evenly over the meatloaf. Arrange sliced jalapeño on top as a garnish.
Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 80 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the meat reaches an internal temperature of at least 160°F (71°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 721 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 721kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1372mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 734mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 695IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 398mg | 40% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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