Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Smoked Meatloaf, a modern twist on the classic comfort food. This recipe combines ground beef and pork with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, all infused with a smoky essence from an electric smoker. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also guaranteed to impress your guests with its juicy texture and robust flavor. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes or green beans for a meal that’s both hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 8 strips cooked bacon (chopped)
- 2 eggs (whisked)
- ½ cup Italian Panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup yellow onion (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your electric smoker to 325°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped bacon, whisked eggs, Panko bread crumbs, milk, seasoned salt, garlic powder, chopped onion, black pepper, and shredded cheese. Mix gently until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf form and place it in the smoker.
- Smoke for approximately 1½ hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the smoker and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg