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Jalapeño Cheddar Stuffed Meatloaf

This easy meatloaf recipe is for cheese lovers only! There's an entire 8 ounce brick of ooey gooey melted cheddar cheese in the middle of this Jalapeño Cheddar Stuffed Meatloaf that takes it over the top!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Meatloaf
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef 85/15
  • 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
  • 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 minced garlic about 2 cloves
  • 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 1372mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 5.2mg
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