This Pepper Jack Meatloaf is absolutely delicious. Especially if you like the flavor of Pepper Jack Cheese.
Meatloaf is probably the ultimate comfort food. Adults and kids love it alike. Probably because it tastes like a hamburger without the bun. Or maybe because it’s so easy to make and can serve the whole family. In any case, this Pepper Jack Meatloaf delivers a kick! If spicy food is not your thing, make sure you check out my other Meatloaf recipes here.
I have several other gourmet meatloaf recipes on this site but this one quickly become one of my favorite meatloaves to make. My wife is not a big fan of red meat but she said this was her favorite so far!
What I especially like about this meatloaf is there aren’t too many spices to overwhelm the meat so you get to really taste the pepper jack cheese. Since this recipe is called Pepper Jack Meatloaf, it’s important that the primary flavor you taste is indeed Pepper Jack Cheese.
How to make Pepper Jack Meatloaf.
1- Preheat Oven to 350°F.
2- In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt, and pepper.
3- Add the ground beef to the mixture and mix well. Press half of the beef mixture into the bottom of a greased loaf pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the pepper jack cheese over meat to within 1/2 inch of sides. Press remaining beef mixture over cheese.
4- Bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over meatloaf and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
5- Let meatloaf stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa if desired.
Pepper Jack Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 Egg(s)
- 1 Cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs
- 1/4 Cup Yellow Onion Finely Diced
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese Shredded
- Salsa
how to make this recipe
- Preheat Oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper.
- Add the ground beef to the mixture and mix well. Press half of the beef mixture into the bottom of a greased loaf pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the pepper jack cheese over meat to within 1/2 inch of sides. Press remaining beef mixture over cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over meatloaf and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Let meatloaf stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa if desired.
Nutrition
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