Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Meatloaf is stuffed with cream cheese and diced jalapenos and wrapped in bacon. So much flavor in this spicy meatloaf!
The cream cheese middle turns a regular meatloaf into a creamy, rich meal. Crispy, salty bacon on the outside and a creamy, rich interior make this meatloaf a real winner.
I love to serve this meaf with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes and Southern-Style Green Beans.
I have a soft spot for meatloaf. It is one of my favorite comfort foods. Scroll down for more meatloaf recipes. Be sure to check out these Jalapeno Popper Meatloaf Muffins.
The meatloaf mixture is a simple mixture of ground beef, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, basil, seasoned salt, and pepper. The cream cheese middle helps keep the meatloaf moist and tender and it makes every bite taste so rich.
Type of Ground Beef To Use
Since the cream cheese is adding a great deal of fat and flavor to this meatloaf, you want to use a lean ground beef. 90 to 93% lean works well.
Storage
This meatloaf is plenty big to serve a family of 4 for 2 meals. Leftovers will keep for about 4 days in the refrigerator and can be reheated in the microwave.
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe Tips
Use 2 to 3 jalapenos, depending on how spicy you want this recipe.
I like to use lean ground beef so that the meatloaf isn’t greasy, but not too lean or it will be really dry. Between 85% and 90% is perfect.
Thin cut bacon works better than thick cut bacon.
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Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2/3 cup diced onion
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into long, thin pieces
- 2 to 3 jalapenos, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 5 slices bacon, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together.
- Shape half the ground beef mixture into a 9×5-inch rectangle on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the cream cheese and jalapenos down the middle.
- Cover the cream cheese and jalapenos with the remaining meat mixture, pressing along the edges to completely seal the inside.
- Brush the tops and the sides of the meatloaf with the ketchup.Place the bacon slices side by side on top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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The picture looks like it has corn, black beans and maybe rice, but nowhere In recipe dose it call for those ingredients? Is the picture something other then the cream cheese and jalapeño stuffed meatloaf??
This recipe is so delicious!! I substitute real mozzarella for cream cheese. Also used GF bread crumbs. Will definitely make again.
We love this recipe. This will be the second time I’ve made it. Hoping my granddaughters will love it also.
Loved this! Very easy to make and the meatloaf is moist and tender. Thanks for a great recipe.
The BEST meatloaf recipe ever! I’ve shared this recipe with family and friends! It’s my “go to” meatloaf recipe…hands down!
Made this tonight for supper and it’s so delicious. I did add some spices I like spicy food
Awesome, next time I will double the recipe so there will be leftovers!
Amazing !! Rave reviews for this meatloaf !! I added green peppers finely diced along with onion and oh how tasty !! Thank you for this recipe !!
This is my go to recipe when I’m in the mood for meatloaf. You can follow the recipe or add to it. Either way it’s very tasty. I add the ketchup to the meat when I’m mixing it and I top it with a honey bbq sauce. I leave the jalapeño out and add green chilies, cheese and cream cheese for the middle filling. Every time it’s delicious and I can’t wait for the next day to have a meatloaf sandwich.
Want to try this I don’t like ketchup what could I use in place of it
BBQ sauce!
I don’t think you need any ketchup. The cream cheese makes up for no ketchup. I wrapped the meatloaf all the way around with the bacon to keep it moist. Very delicious, even without the ketchup!
Made this for the second time last night. Didn’t like the ketchup the first go around. Last night I used 3/4 cup ketchup and mixed in 1/4 raspberry preserves and a couple dashes of chipotle Tabasco, mixed it together and topped the meatloaf. Turned out amazing!