Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Pat into the baking dish.
3. In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion, garlic, jalapenos, and green chiles. Saute until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Spread mixture over ground beef.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is a great way to use up leftover jalapeno peppers.
• This dish is a great way to get your family to eat more vegetables.
• This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.