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Cheesy BBQ Smoked Meatloaf: A Flavorful Comfort Dish

A flavorful and comforting dish that combines ground beef and pork with cheese and barbecue sauce, smoked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce plus extra for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Preheat your smoker to 250°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, onion, bell pepper, eggs, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Mix until well combined, but do not overmix.
  4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on a piece of parchment paper.
  5. Transfer the meatloaf to the smoker and cook for about 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  6. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush additional barbecue sauce on top of the meatloaf for added flavor.
  7. Once cooked, remove from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
  • You can substitute the cheddar cheese with pepper jack cheese for a different flavor profile.

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