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Cajun Andouille-Smoked Meatloaf with a Cream Cheese Center

Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 ounces andouille sausage, finely diced
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup hickory wood chips, for smoking

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Soak the hickory wood chips in water according to the smoker’s instructions. Preheat the smoker to 250°F.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese and chopped parsley until evenly combined. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, diced andouille, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently just until everything is evenly distributed.
  • Place a large piece of parchment paper on the counter. Shape about half of the meat mixture into a rectangle. Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center, leaving a border around the edges.
  • Shape the remaining meat mixture over the filling. Pinch the edges and ends together to seal the cream cheese inside, then smooth the loaf into an even shape.
  • Set the meatloaf on a smoker-safe tray or piece of foil with the seam underneath. Add the drained wood chips to the smoker as directed by the manufacturer.
  • Smoke the meatloaf until the center reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, checking the temperature in the meat rather than the cream cheese filling.
  • Remove the loaf from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the meatloaf hold its shape and keeps the creamy center from spilling out.

merknader

Dice the andouille finely so it spreads evenly through the loaf, and seal the meat around the cream cheese carefully to prevent leaks. For a milder Cajun flavor, reduce the Cajun seasoning slightly, and serve the slices with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Smoker, Mixing Bowl, Small Bowl, Smoker-Safe Tray, Instant-Read Thermometer