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Smoked Meatloaf

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Posted: 04/11/23

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A delicious smoked meatloaf recipe that is full of smoked flavor and cheese! This Traeger Meatloaf is smoked one your pellet grill and is amazing. It’s a fun twist on your traditional meatloaf recipe that will have you always making yours on your electric smoker!

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Once you try this you’ll never want it any other way. So simple and delicious. It’s a great easy, beginner recipe, but yet so flavorful that even the seasoned pro will love this!

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Easy Traeger Smoked Meatloaf on electric smoker

This epic Smoked Meatloaf recipe is going to turn all of your meatloaf haters into fans! Perfect smoked with a smoke ring, bursting with flavor and so juicy!

That’s right, you’ll all be asking for seconds of this easy smoker recipe when you try it. Your kids are going to even devour it!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe!

  • It’s so easy! That’s right, just prep it, place it on the smoker and let it do it’s magic.
  • It’s better than Grandmas meatloaf! Hear me out, meatloaf gets a bad rap sometimes, but this is juicy, full of flavor and pretty epic. Give it a try!
  • A hit with the family! Perfectly seasoned, it’s got cheese mixed it and it’s so amazing.

Ingredients for Smoked Meatloaf Recipe

  • Meat – We mix together ground beef, ground pork and bacon.
  • Binder – To hold this meatloaf together we use eggs, Italian Panko bread crumbs and milk.
  • Seasonings – A perfect blend of seasoned salt, garlic powder and black pepper to make it mouthwatering.
  • Yellow onion – You can use frozen diced onions to save on time.
  • Cheddar cheese – Grab a loaf and grate it yourself and it will melt better.

How to Make Smoked Meatloaf

  1. Preheat the smoker to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure you load the wood chips into the hopper.
  2. Combine all ingredients, do not over-mix or your meatloaf will become tough. Shape into a loaf.
  3. Place on smoker and smoke for about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Remove from smoker, slice and enjoy!

Famous Meatloaf Smoke Ring!

As we cut into this fabulous Traeger Meatloaf my husband was telling me all about how it had a “smoke ring”.

A smoke ring is considered the “hallmark” of great barbecue and is a region of pink colored meat in the outermost 8-10 millimeters of smoked meats. You can see it in the picture below!

Smoked Meatloaf Recipe cut into slices

Can I prep it ahead of time?

You can make this ahead by prepping the meatloaf up to a day before you smoke it. Simply mix the ingredients together, shape into the meatloaf and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to smoke.

Another option is to freeze the meatloaf before smoking. Make the meatloaf and freeze it raw. Then thaw when you’re ready to cook the loaf overnight in the refrigerator.

What Wood Chips Should I use when Smoking Meatloaf?

Sweet fruit woods like apple or cherry are great wood chips for this recipe, but you could also use a competition blend. The fruit flavors pair nicely with the meat.

How Should I store Leftover Meatloaf?

REFRIGERATOR: Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container.

FREEZER: If you think it will be a while before it’s eaten, just wrap it in aluminum foil, then place it in a freezer safe resealable bag and store it in the freezer. Well wrapped and sealed, it will last up to three months. When you’re ready for a great meatloaf sandwich, you know what to do! Thaw frozen leftovers overnight in the refrigerator and enjoy.

How to Reheat Leftovers

Using the oven to reheat the leftovers helps keep it moist and evenly heated. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your leftover meatloaf in an oven safe dish and add a bit of water or broth so it stays moist.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil, place it in the preheated oven and reheat until the center is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The time it will take to reheat depends on how many leftovers you have.

Pro Tips

  • If your meatloaf is falling apart there isn’t enough binder i.e. bread crumbs or eggs.
  • We recommend using a wireless thermometer to monitor the internal temperature of your meatloaf easily.
  • Any easy trick is to buy a rack to place the meatloaf on and then you can place that rack right onto the smoker rack. This means you don’t have to transfer your meatloaf onto the smoker rack and there’s less chance of it falling apart. Then just remove the rack and bring inside to slice when it’s done! You can use any pan you have it just has to have holes on the bottom, like a grill pan, so the smoke can circulate all around the meatloaf.
  • Exact cook times will vary depending on the thickness of your meatloaf and smokers. Always cook to temperature, not exact time.

Serving Suggestions

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Smoked Meatloaf on smoker

We now you have the BEST Meatloaf recipe you will ever make and the key is making it on your pellet grill to get the flavor.

I mean, it has a “smoke ring” obviously it’s a winner!

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4.81 from 61 votes

Smoked Meatloaf

This Traeger Meatloaf is smoked on your electric smoker and full of flavor! It's takes your favorite traditional meatloaf recipe with cheese and gives it an amazing smoky flavor!
Prep:10 minutes mins
Cook:1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total:1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
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Equipment

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  • Meat Thermometer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 8 strips bacon cooked and 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 cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat and prepare electric smoker to 325 degrees Fahrenheit according to manufacturer's directions.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients. Shape into a loaf.
  • Place on smoker and smoke until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit which should take about 1 ½ hours.
  • Remove from smoker and allow to rest 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 709kcal (35%), Carbohydrates: 13g (4%), Protein: 40g (80%), Fat: 53g (82%), Saturated Fat: 24g (150%), Cholesterol: 199mg (66%), Sodium: 1582mg (69%), Potassium: 497mg (14%), Sugar: 2g (2%), Vitamin A: 670IU (13%), Vitamin C: 1.5mg (2%), Calcium: 490mg (49%), Iron: 3mg (17%)
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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

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  1. Barb Johnson says

    Posted on 3/19/25 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe, I’ve only made it in the oven, I don’t use my smoker in the winter in MN. I can’t wait to try smoking it. I make it about every two weeks, the leftovers are as good as the first meal.

    Reply
    • Brooke Kill says

      Posted on 3/20/25 at 9:27 pm

      I’m so happy you enjoyed Barb! Let us know how it goes when you use the smoker!

      Reply
  2. Ana says

    Posted on 3/8/25 at 10:21 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious !!!

    Reply
    • Brooke Kill says

      Posted on 3/10/25 at 9:39 pm

      Thank you Ana!

      Reply
  3. Liz Remsberg says

    Posted on 2/7/25 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    This is so good; I will never use another meatloaf recipe. Ever!

    Reply
    • Brooke Kill says

      Posted on 2/17/25 at 8:52 pm

      That’s so great to hear, Liz!

      Reply
  4. Gail says

    Posted on 1/31/25 at 1:02 pm

    5 stars
    I have never been a meatloaf fan but this has converted me. So much flavor.
    I found that the meat tagged through the rack and became difficult to cut & serve so covered the rack in foil & poked some holes in it to allow for the grease to drip off then put the rack on a cookie sheet to avoid scorching the bottom.

    Reply
    • Brooke Kill says

      Posted on 2/3/25 at 1:04 pm

      I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe, Gail! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    Posted on 12/16/24 at 6:30 pm

    5 stars
    I smoked this and just did it in oven, because too wet and cold today! Terrific recipe, like it better smoked, but delicious in oven too. A keeper!

    Reply
    • Brooke Kill says

      Posted on 12/16/24 at 7:51 pm

      Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe Michelle!

      Reply
  6. Jay says

    Posted on 11/27/24 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    fantastic
    absolutely delicious

    Reply
    • Brooke Kill says

      Posted on 11/28/24 at 10:28 am

      Yay! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  7. Michelle says

    Posted on 11/16/24 at 1:40 pm

    5 stars
    Don’t think I’ll make meatloaf any other way. Delicious!!

    Reply
    • Brooke Kill says

      Posted on 11/18/24 at 8:32 am

      Yay! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed!

      Reply
  8. Vonnie says

    Posted on 11/2/24 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    Loved this meatloaf. We put the bacon around the meatloaf..

    Reply
    • Brooke Kill says

      Posted on 11/4/24 at 11:00 am

      Oh that sounds delicious!

      Reply
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