Description
Indulge in this decadent Smoky Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf with a luscious Creamy Ranch Drizzle. A unique twist on a classic dish that combines the flavors of jalapeño poppers with a savory meatloaf, topped with a creamy ranch sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Ranch Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Meatloaf Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form Meatloaf: Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake: Bake the meatloaf for about 1 hour, or until cooked through.
- Prepare Ranch Drizzle: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Slice the meatloaf and drizzle the ranch sauce over the top. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeños.
- For a smokier flavor, you can add a dash of liquid smoke to the meatloaf mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Meatloaf, Jalapeño, Ranch, Comfort Food
