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Mac and Cheese-Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze

Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 cup cooked elbow macaroni, cooled
  • ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce, divided
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Preheat a smoker to 250°F. Combine the cooked macaroni, milk, and ½ cup of the cheddar in a bowl. Set the filling aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir just until combined to keep the meatloaf tender.
  • Lay a sheet of parchment on a work surface. Shape the meat mixture into a rectangle about ¾ inch thick. Spoon the macaroni mixture down the center, leaving a border around the edges.
  • Use the parchment to help fold the meat mixture over the filling. Pinch the seam and ends closed, then place the loaf seam-side down on a wire rack or smoker-safe tray.
  • Stir the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar into ½ cup of the barbecue sauce. Brush half of this glaze over the meatloaf.
  • Smoke the loaf until its center reaches 160°F, checking the temperature with an instant-read thermometer. Brush on the remaining glaze during the final 20 minutes of cooking. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup cheddar over the top for the last few minutes, until melted.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the remaining ¼ cup barbecue sauce on the side.

merknader

Keep the macaroni filling cool before shaping the loaf, which makes it easier to seal inside the meat. If a little cheese escapes while smoking, let the loaf rest before slicing so the filling can settle and the portions hold together.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Smoker, Mixing Bowls, Wire Rack or Smoker-Safe Tray, Instant-Read Thermometer