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Habanero and Goat Cheese Meat Loaf

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"Give this American classic a kick in the pants by adding goat cheese and habanero pepper." — AnimalsTasteGood

Directions

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the sirloin, tomato, mushrooms, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, garlic, green onion, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, egg, cilantro, and Worcestershire sauce in a large mixing bowl; mix together with your hands until evenly incorporated. Shape the mixture into a cylinder about the size of a loaf pan. Create a center channel in the loaf; load the goat cheese and diced habanero pepper into the middle of the channel and roll it up, folding the cheese and pepper into the center of the loaf. Place the loaf into a loaf pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumbs over the top of the loaf. Place the Cheddar cheese slices around the edges of the pan. Arrange the jalapeno pepper slices on the top of the loaf.
Bake the meat loaf in the preheated oven until cooked completely through and no longer pink, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Allow to rest 7 to 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

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PREP 35 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 45 mins

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May 04, 2009

This meatloaf is amazing. The only thing I modified was that I sautéed the onions, mushrooms, and garlic first and added tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes simply because I didn't have any on hand.

—LLSANTIMORE

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Apr 28, 2010

I made this with one small finely-diced green bell pepper which was plenty, and added the Cheddar in with the goat cheese. I also didn't bother to sprinkle bread crumbs over the top of the loaf. It was too spicy for me but Husband loved it - so nice to have a meatloaf recipe that's a bit different from the norm. Thanks, AnimalsTasteGood!

—Caroline C

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6 Ratings

Jul 06, 2009

I had high hopes for this recipe, but alas, I was very disappointed. The amount of vegetable additions totally overwhelmed the meatloaf. It was more like a veggie loaf. Be sure to get a very fine dice on your vegetables.

—KJ

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Aug 31, 2011

This recipe looks better than it is. The meatloaf is completely bland and there are way too many vegetables in it. This recipe calls for no seasoning what so ever, and you can tell by the finished product. I am not even sure if salt and pepper could save this.

—jmdavis1977

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Sep 09, 2009

I love this recipe! I do reduce the amount of veggies, especially the bell peppers, and I only use one habanero and no jalepenos (it's spicy enough as is!) but this is simply delicious. I've made it several times and everyone who tries it really loves it. It's my go-to for meatloaf. Thanks!

—WINTER

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Nutrition

Calories
372 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
19.8 g
6%

Cholesterol
113 mg
38%

Fat
21.4 g
33%

Fiber
3 g
12%

Protein
25.3 g
51%

Sodium
467 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Habanero and Goat Cheese Meat Loaf

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 372
Calories from Fat: 193

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.4g 33 %
Saturated Fat 10.9g 55 %
Cholesterol 113mg 38 %
Sodium 467mg 19 %
Potassium 654mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 19.8g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 3g 12 %
Protein 25.3g 51 %
Sugars 5.5g
Vitamin A 42 %
Vitamin C 109 %
Calcium 33 %
Iron 41 %
** Thiamin 22 %
Niacin 78 %
Vitamin B6 24 %
Magnesium 17 %
Folate 42 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.