Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf With Ranch
Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf With Ranch is a hearty, smoky meatloaf stuffed with a creamy jalapeño popper filling and finished with a cool ranch drizzle. It’s flavorful, cozy, and perfect for anyone who loves bold but balanced comfort food.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- ½ lb ground pork or sausage
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 jalapeños finely chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
For the Ranch Drizzle
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- Optional splash of lime juice or chopped herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line or grease a loaf pan.
- Gently mix ground beef, ground pork, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Stir together cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chopped jalapeños, and crumbled bacon for the filling.
- Press half the meat mixture into the pan, add the cheesy filling, then top with remaining meat, sealing the edges.
- Bake 45–55 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F; let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Mix ranch dressing, sour cream, and optional lime or herbs; drizzle over slices before serving.