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Smoked Meatloaf Recipe
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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! 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!
Smoked Meatloaf
Everyone loved these Cheesy BBQ Smoked Meatloaf and Mini Smoked Meatloaf Recipe, in fact, it was so good everyone was asking for more! So I knew it was time for another delicious recipe. I know you’ll like this smoked meatloaf as much as the mini’s!
It’s easy to make so if you’re new to a smoker, or an old pro, you’re going to love this tender meatloaf that is smoked right on your grill!
What do I need to make Smoked Meatloaf Recipe
- ground beef
- ground pork
- bacon
- eggs
- Italian Panko bread crumbs
- milk
- seasoned salt
- garlic powder
- yellow onion
- black pepper
- cheddar cheese
Smoked Meatloaf Recipe
When my husband took this Smoked Meatloaf off the smoker I couldn’t wait to dig in.
Seriously, you guys, the aroma of it alone had me drooling.
Then I took a bit of it and I will NEVER be making meatloaf another way.
The flavor from it being smoked on our favorite Traeger took it to a whole new level!
Can meatloaf be made ahead?
- Absolutely! You can make it in the morning and just tuck it into the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook in the afternoon. Can you freeze meatloaf before cooking? You can do that too! Make the meatloaf and freeze it raw. Unthaw when you’re ready to cook the loaf.
Why does my meatloaf fall apart?
- It will fall apart because there isn’t enough binder i.e. bread crumbs or eggs. Either will result in a loaf that falls apart.
How long can you leave meatloaf in the fridge?
- Meatloaf will keep in the refrigerator for four to five days. If you think it will be a while before it’s eaten, just wrap it well and tuck it into 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!
Traeger Meatloaf
As we cut into this fabulous Traeger Meatloaf my husband was telling me all about how it had a “smoke ring”.
I was just like whatever that is, I want a piece of deliciousness!
Apparently, it’s good when it has a smoke ring! It’s 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!
How long does it take to Smoke Meatloaf
- It will take 1 1/2 hours to smoke the meat.
How to make Classic Meatloaf on Smoker
- Preheat the smoker to 325 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients, do not over-mix or your meatloaf will become tough. Shape into a loaf.
- Place on smoker and smoke for about 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove from smoker, slice and enjoy!
Smoked Meatloaf
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!
What to serve with Smoked Meatloaf
- Cheesy Grilled Garlic Bread
- Grilled Corn Salad
- Best Ever Potato Salad
- Smoked Baked Potatoes
- Smoked Strawberry Crisp
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Smoked Meatloaf Recipe
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 flavor!
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 709kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 8 strips bacon cooked and chopped
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1/2 c. Italian Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1 Tbsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 c. yellow onion chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 c. cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare electric smoker to 325 degrees F. 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 F which should take about 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove from smoker, slice and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 199mg | Sodium: 1582mg | Potassium: 497mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 490mg | Iron: 3mg
How to smoke in an oven..many ppl do not own a smoker!
No they don’t, but people who do need recipes for their smoker. If you did this in the oven I’m guessing 350 degrees for about an hour or internal temp of 165 degrees F.
What flavor pellet works best for this?
We used a competition style blend!
I am all about a smoke ring! Such great flavor in this meatloaf.
So am I now that I know what it is! 😉
Wow this added such great flavor to the meatloaf!
It does! I’ll never have it another way!
Just made this today. Holy cow! I have found my favorite meatloaf! (Sorry honey) Thanks so much for this amazing recipe. Came out perfect on my pellet smoker. I have the Blueberry strudel on right now. I’ll comment on that later.
So glad you enjoyed it!! We love it too!
I believe I would add some whole kernel corn (drained) and some finely chopped green bell pepper.
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Sounds like great additions! I would love to hear how it turns out if you try that!
What type of wood do you generally use to smoke a meatloaf?
We use the competition blend!
I used to hate meatloaf since it was always dry and everything but the kitchen sink went in ours growing up! We just finished supper, and hands down this is the best smoked meatloaf ever! I’m
so glad I found this recipe! Considered your recipes now stalked by me! 😉 Thank you!!!
I’m so glad you are now stalking me 😉 Thanks for commenting and rating this!
Do you cook directly on the grates or put in a pan like normal meatloaf?
We cooked it directly on the grates. You could also put a piece of tinfoil down and put it on that!
I followed your meatloaf recipe almost exactly with a few additions: I chopped and added some bell pepper (my garden has been prolific and I had some that needed to be. used!!), we laid some bacon on top of the meatloaf and did a baste with Carolina gold sauce towards the end. We cooked it on our green egg at the temp and time recommended. Best meatloaf ever, thank you so much for the inspiration! Also, we used a combination of hickory and peach chips in case anyone is wondering. :-).
Hey Amy! That sounds like great additions to this meatloaf. So glad you could put your own twist on it and enjoy it! Thanks for commenting and rating this recipe!
The recipe is so fantastic!!!
Side note: I have the Tailgater grill, or perhaps I shaped my loaf thicker than I should have, but on the smoke setting, this was a good 3.5 hours for it to reach 165 deg. Not complaining.. that smoke ring though!!!!
Thanks so much.
Hey Jeremy! Glad it turned out, sorry the time was a bit incorrect on it. Thanks for leaving a comment and rating this recipe. Gotta love a good smoke ring!
Made this today on my offset stick burner. Ran at about 300* for almost 2 hours using lump charcoal and hickory. The meatloaf came out absolutely amazing! I’m not a fan of meatloaf, but I’ll eat this recipe anytime.
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it!
Absolutely amazing!!!! I smoked on our traeger, as directed, and it was perfect!! Definitely will make it again!
Awesome! So happy you enjoyed it!
If I substitute the ground pork for more ground beef will all ingredients amount stay the same? Cooking time also?
I haven’t tried this but I would think keeping everything the same should work out just fine!