Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Meatloaf

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2/3 cup diced onion
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into long, thin pieces
  • 2 to 3 jalapenos, seeded and diced
  • ½ cup of ketchup
  • 5 slices bacon, cut in half

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together.
  • Shape half the ground beef mixture into a 9x5 -inch rectangle on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place the cream cheese and jalapenos down the middle.
  • Cover the cream cheese and jalapenos with the remaining meat mixture, pressing along the edges to completely seal the inside.
  • Brush the tops and the sides of the meatloaf with the ketchup.
  • Place the bacon slices side by side on top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.