JALAPENO POPPERS-STUFFED MEATLOAF?

Jalapeno Poppers-Stuffed Meatloaf? image

Provided by raymond spencer

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 c margarine
2 c pickled jalapeno slices
1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
3/4 c panko bread crumbs
2 egg whites
2 tsp steak seasoning
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 pkg cream cheese,softened
3/4 c half and half
1 Tbsp pickled jalapeno liquids
1 3/4 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese,divided
1 tsp garlic powder
8 frozen jalapeno poppers,thawed and sliced

Steps:

1. Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium heat,add jalapeno slices,saute for 4 minutes until is tender.Season with red pepper flakes and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3. Combine ground beef,bread crumbs,egg whites,steak seasoning,dry onion soup mix and half sauteed jalapeno slices in a large bowl,mixing lightly but thoroughly.
4. In a medium bowl,combine cream cheese,half and half,jalapeno liquids,1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese,garlic powder and remaining jalapeno slices;mix together until blended and set aside.
5. Pat beef mixture on wax paper into 14 x 10-inch rectangle.Spread cream cheese mixture into a meat rectangle.Add sliced jalapeno poppers over cream cheese mixture,leaving 3/4-inch border.
6. Starting at short end,roll up jelly-roll fashion,removing the paper.Press beef mixture at ends to seal.Place meatloaf seam-side down onto a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
7. Bake in for 1 hour.Add remaining jalapeno slices evenly on meatloaf and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.Continue baking for 15 minutes,or until no longer pink.
8. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.Cut into 1-inch think slices.