Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef, lean
- 1 big egg, beaten
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 to 2 jalapeños, seeds removed, diced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 slices beef bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- ½ cup ranch dressing, for drizzling on top
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, beaten egg, chopped onion, diced jalapeños, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Gently stir in softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and crumbled bacon until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan or on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Warm ranch dressing and drizzle over the slices before serving.
Notes
For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add more jalapeños. You can substitute with regular or turkey bacon. Consider mixing in different cheeses for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg