Description
Smoked Meatloaf is a delicious twist on a classic comfort dish, bringing together the rich flavors of smoked meat, melted cheese, and crispy bacon. Perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, this Traeger Meatloaf packs a flavor punch that’s sure to impress everyone at your table. The electric smoker infuses the meatloaf with a unique smoky goodness, resulting in a juicy and savory meal that elevates your typical weeknight dinner. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this recipe allows you to tailor it to your taste preferences while serving up to eight people.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 8 strips cooked and chopped bacon
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup Italian Panko bread crumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your electric smoker to 325°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bacon, eggs, Panko bread crumbs, milk, chopped onion, cheese, and seasonings. Mix well until combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf form and place it on the smoker grates.
- Smoke for about 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the smoker and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg