Jalapeno Popper Meatloaf Wrapped in Bacon
Looking for an easy dinner recipe that the whole family - keto or not - will enjoy? This Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Meatloaf is a drool-worthy meal that is always a hit. Make this meatloaf recipe once, and you will be hooked.
Servings: 12
Calories: 434.31kcal
Ingredients
Meat
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin optional
- 2 pounds meatloaf mix or ground beef
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 jalapeños seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Topping
- 8 ounces bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the gelatin and whisk to combine and allow to sit for at least 5 minutes.
- Add the meat, almond flour, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Combine with your hands.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, minced onion, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Arrange ⅓ of the meat mixture on a roasting pan or parchment-lined baking sheet in a rectangle.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the meat, stopping about ½" before the edges.
- Arrange the remaining meat over the cream cheese mixture and down the sides.
- Place the bacon around the meatloaf, allowing the pieces to overlap.
- Bake for 45 minutes. Turn the temperature to broil, and broil until the bacon is crispy.
- Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 434.31kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.08g | Protein: 23.18g | Fat: 36.45g | Saturated Fat: 15.07g | Trans Fat: 0.96g | Cholesterol: 127.77mg | Sodium: 661.78mg | Potassium: 312.37mg | Fiber: 0.73g | Sugar: 1.16g | Vitamin A: 522.65IU | Vitamin C: 5.66mg | Calcium: 163.42mg | Iron: 2.09mg