Ghost Pepper Jalapeño Popper Meatloaf 🍔🌶️
A fiery twist on classic meatloaf, packed with the creamy, cheesy, and spicy flavors of jalapeño poppers! This meatloaf is extremely spicy (thanks to ghost peppers), so proceed with caution. Perfect for adventurous eaters and meatloaf lovers!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe Spice & Creaminess : Ghost pepper heat meets gooey cream cheese and cheddar.Filling & Comforting : A hearty meatloaf with all the indulgent flavors of your favorite snack.Showstopper : A crowd-pleaser for Halloween, game nights, or any time you want to turn up the heat!
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)For the Meatloaf: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed corn flakes)1 small onion , finely chopped2 garlic cloves , minced1 egg ½ cup milk (or broth for richer flavor)1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
For the Jalapeño Popper Filling: 8 oz cream cheese , softened½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 jalapeños , seeded and finely chopped1 tsp ghost pepper flakes (or ¼–½ ghost pepper, finely diced)1 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper , to taste
For the Topping: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tbsp butter , melted1 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, for extra crunch)
Optional Cooling Sauce: 1 cup ranch dressing ¼ cup sour cream 1 tsp honey (to balance heat)
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