Description
A delicious smoked meatloaf topped with a cheddar glaze, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional for a kick)
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- ½ cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (for glaze)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (for glaze)
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Fresh chives or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C). Use wood chips like hickory, apple, or cherry for best flavor.
- In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let it soak for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, ketchup, mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, chili powder, and parsley.
- Add soaked breadcrumbs and mix gently until just combined (don’t overwork the meat).
- Shape into a loaf and place on a foil-lined pan or directly on smoker-safe wire rack.
- Brush the loaf with half of the glaze.
- Place in smoker and cook for 2–2.5 hours, until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Brush with remaining glaze halfway through cooking.
- During the last 10 minutes, sprinkle shredded cheddar over the top.
- Let it melt and bubble into a gooey glaze.
- Remove from smoker and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chives or parsley.
- Slice and serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or cornbread.
Notes
- For a spicier meatloaf, add more chili powder.
- Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Experiment with different wood chips for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg