Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf

That sounds absolutely mouthwatering — a fusion of comfort food meatloaf with the bold flavors of jalapeño poppers! 🌶️🧀 Here’s a Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf recipe that balances smokiness, spice, and cheesy goodness:

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🍖 Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf

Ingredients

For the meatloaf:

• 2 lbs (900 g) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork for extra juiciness)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup milk
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the jalapeño popper filling:

• 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
• 3–4 fresh jalapeños, deseeded and diced (adjust heat to taste)
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

For the glaze:

• ½ cup BBQ sauce (preferably smoky flavored)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

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