30 Smoked Meatloaf Recipes That Will Reinstate Your Faith in an Old Classic!

September 24, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Tired of the same old meatloaf? Well, these smoked meatloaf recipes are coming to the rescue! Here, not only do you inject your meatloaf with a ton of incredible flavors, you also smoke it so that everything is taken up a notch. Go ahead and check out those recipes here! 

Smoked Meatloaf

1. Simple Smoked Meatloaf

This is the perfect recipe for when you want smoked meatloaf but want it to come together in a matter of minutes. Here, all you have to do is mix ground beef with egg, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, barbecue sauce, and seasonings. Shape into a loaf, brush with barbecue sauce, pop into a loaf pan, and smoke! 

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Simple Smoked Meatloaf

2. Beef and Pork Smoked Meatloaf 

If you are looking to step things up with your smoked meatloaf, then check out this recipe! Change up the flavor by combining both ground pork and ground beef along with breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, a delicious blend of spices, and cooked aromatics. Form into a loaf and smoke for a while. Brush the meatloaf with a good layer of barbecue sauce and smoke again until done. Brush more sauce on and serve! 

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Beef and Pork Smoked Meatloaf 

3. Spiced Smoked Meatloaf 

Feel like your meatloaf is getting a little boring? Well, give this recipe a try! Here, the lean ground turkey is flavored with herbs and aromatics as well as delicious spices like chili powder and cumin. As an added bonus, the meatloaf is bulked up with veggies! 

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Spiced Smoked Meatloaf

4. Smoked Meatloaf with Sweet Glaze

Now, this meatloaf is pretty delicious all by itself but what takes it to the next level is the sweet barbecue glaze! The meatloaf is made up of beef, aromatics, bread crumbs, paprika, eggs, and more. Once the meatloaf is formed, smoke. In the meantime, make up the glaze by mixing barbecue sauce, tomato paste, and apple cider vinegar. Make sure to brush this on the meatloaf every so often as it is smoking. 

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Smoked Meatloaf with Sweet Glaze

5. Glazed Smoked Meatloaf with Italian Sausage 

This is another meatloaf recipe that switches it up with flavor by adding in Italian sausage! This recipe also includes plenty of herbs and spices to ensure that this meatloaf tastes really good. What really puts this recipe on the map is the glaze that is made from chili sauce, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and more. It adds the perfect finishing touch! 

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Glazed Smoked Meatloaf with Italian Sausage

6. Smoked Meatloaf with Cheese

The cheese adds flavor to the meatloaf but also adds moisture as you have these little pockets of creaminess within the meatloaf! Just mix the shredded cheese along with the rest of the ingredients and smoke. As an added bonus, this recipe also mixes bacon into the meatloaf! 

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Smoked Meatloaf with Cheese

7. Italian Inspired Smoked Meatloaf

If you love Italian flavors then this is the meatloaf for you! Here, you mix in Italian herbs for some light and earthy flavors. The subtle flavors in the meatloaf are really enhanced by the glaze that is made from barbecue sauce and chili sauce! 

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Italian Inspired Smoked Meatloaf

8. Smoked Meatloaf with Parmesan 

Adding parmesan to this recipe is a delicious way to pump up the flavor without taking away from any of the other ingredients! The parmesan is mixed into the meat, veggies, and seasonings. And, a great way to take this meatloaf to another level is to sprinkle on BBQ rub on the top before smoking the meatloaf! 

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Smoked Meatloaf with Parmesan

9. Smoked Meatloaf with Breakfast Sausage 

Breakfast sausage is a fun way to play with the flavors of your meatloaf – want to add some spice? Then go with the hot sausage! This recipe also sprinkles in some barbecue rub into the meat and veggie mix so that your smoked version tastes even better with the barbecue sauce glaze! 

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Smoked Meatloaf with Breakfast Sausage

10. Cajun Smoked Meatloaf 

If you are all about adding flavor to your smoked meatloaf, consider this recipe! Here, cajun seasoning adds savoriness and a hint of smokiness. This recipe also adds flavor by drizzling in Italian seasoned bread crumbs as well!  

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Cajun Smoked Meatloaf

11. Smoked Meatloaf with Bacon, Cheese, and Jalapeno

This smoked meatloaf is sure to be a hit with a lot of people – it just has so much flavor! For one thing, you have got bacon and cheese that add that decadent flavor. Then, you have jalapeno infusing just a hint of spice. All of this is topped off with a lightly spiced sweet glaze! 

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Smoked Meatloaf with Bacon, Cheese, and Jalapeno

12. Smoked Meatloaf with Homemade BBQ Glaze

Not a fan of store bought barbecue sauce? Well, this recipe has got you covered! Here, you glaze your smoked meatloaf with a glaze that is made from a homemade barbecue sauce. It is sweet, tangy, and works perfectly with the flavors in the meatloaf! 

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Smoked Meatloaf with Homemade BBQ Glaze

13. Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf

Now this meatloaf recipe does take a little bit of work but the results are so worth it! Here, you create a weave out of bacon and then place the mixed meatloaf ingredients in the center. Cover the meatloaf with the bacon and then brush with plenty of barbecue sauce before smoking! 

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Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf

14. Cheese Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf 

This smoked meatloaf is just out of this world and is sure to be a hit with kids and adults! You start by forming the meatloaf dough around cubed cheese. This ensures that when you smoke the meatloaf that you will get a gooey center. Once this is formed, you wrap the meatloaf in bacon and smoke! 

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Cheese Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf

15. Smoked Salsa Fatty Meatloaf

This is a different kind of meatloaf recipe but definitely one you are going to want to try out! Here, you start by forming the meatloaf dough and then rolling it out. Add salsa and cheese to the middle and then roll the meat dough around it. Smoke to perfection! 

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Smoked Salsa Fatty Meatloaf

16. Jack’s Up Smoked Meatloaf 

Here is a fun, delicious, and boozy twist to your smoked meatloaf! You add Jack Daniels to the other meatloaf ingredients and then stuff the meatloaf with pepper jack cheese. As the finishing touch, you mix up a Jack Daniels sauce and pour this all over the meatloaf before smoking!

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Jack's Up Smoked Meatloaf

17. Smoked Meatloaf with Poblano and Cheese Stuffing

If you love flavor, spice, and cheese – this meatloaf hits that trifecta! Not only does the meatloaf contain a ton of flavor, it is actually stuffed poblanos that are stuffed with cheese! This gives you the perfect amount of crunch and creaminess when you cut into your smoked meatloaf! 

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Smoked Meatloaf with Poblano and Cheese Stuffing

18. Smoked Meatloaf with Chorizo

This recipe is all about adding as much fun flavor to your meatloaf as possible. To start with, you mix chorizo in with the ground beef so you add a little kick to your meatloaf. The aromatics and flavorings really bump up the flavor too. Then, the meatloaf is stuffed with cheese for added decadence! 

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Smoked Meatloaf with Chorizo

19. Spicy Cheese Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf

If you like habanero, you should definitely check out this recipe! First off, habanero is chopped up and cooked in with aromatics before being added to the meat. That’s not all, though, habanero cheese is spread in the middle of the dough for an ultra flavorful, gooey center! 

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Spicy Cheese Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf

20. Smoked Bourbon Meatloaf

This is definitely a recipe that you are going to want to try out! Yes, this meatloaf does have bourbon added to it but this isn’t the end of the fun. This is because the meatloaf also includes homemade bourbon butter breadcrumbs for even more flavor. Top the meatloaf off with your favorite BBQ rub and smoke! 

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Smoked Bourbon Meatloaf

21. Texas Smoked Meatloaf

If you like Texas barbecue, you should give this recipe a try – it contains all those flavors of Texan food that you like. As an added bonus, it is actually low carb as you use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs! Once the meatloaf is formed and smoked, top with the gorgeous homemade spicy glaze! 

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Texas Smoked Meatloaf

22. Smoked Mini Meatloaves

This is just the recipe that you need if you want to create individual portions for each portion or are trying to avoid leftovers! This is the same delicious smoked meatloaf just in smaller loaves. Once you shape the loaves, drizzle with the ketchup glaze and smoke! 

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Smoked Mini Meatloaves

23. Poblano Covered Meatloaf

One of the things that stand out about this meatloaf recipe is that grilled poblano peppers are draped over the meatloaf, adding even more smoky flavor. This meatloaf also includes incredible flavors like adobo and horseradish, making this a well-rounded and delicious dish! 

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Poblano Covered Meatloaf

24. Skillet Smoked Meatloaf 

Not a fan of molding your meatloaf into a loaf shape? Well, then you may just want to check out this recipe! Here, just mix all the meatloaf ingredients and add it to a skillet, patting it down to form an even surface. Then, smoke the meatloaf for a little while before covering in a homemade tomato glaze and then smoking some more! 

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Skillet Smoked Meatloaf

25. Apple Chipotle Smoked Meatloaf with Peach Glaze

This meatloaf does incorporate a fair amount of fruit but don’t worry, the end result is delicious! The apple adds sweetness and moisture and is the perfect balance to the chipotle and jalapeno. The peach glaze on top is beautifully caramelized resulting in an amazing coating! 

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Apple Chipotle Smoked Meatloaf with Peach Glaze

26. Smoked Meatloaf with Pineapple Glaze

There are so many delicious flavors working together in this meatloaf! First off, you have the savory and smoky flavors of the meatloaf itself. The meatloaf is dotted with creamy balls of melted mozzarella. And, for the finishing touch, apply the pineapple glaze that is sticky sweet! 

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Smoked Meatloaf with Pineapple Glaze

27. Smoked Party Meatloaf 

This isn’t exactly like your regular meatloaf but one that is sure to be a hit. Like the name says, this is the meatloaf that you want to smoke up when you are throwing a party! This meatloaf contains ground chuck, sirloin, and pork. It is also chock full of peppers, herbs, seasonings, and even cocoa powder. Go ahead and try it out! 

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Smoked Party Meatloaf

28. Smoked Turkey Meatloaf with Korean Glaze

If you are looking for a lighter version of smoked meatloaf, this is the recipe for you! While this recipe may use turkey you aren’t missing out on any flavors! The meatloaf is savory with a hint of spice and the glaze for it is made from gochujang to add even more heat and interesting flavor into the mix! 

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Smoked Turkey Meatloaf with Korean Glaze

29. Smoked Venison Meatloaf

If you prefer venison instead, then this is the recipe for you! But don’t worry, the recipe is pretty much the same – lots of seasonings go into the meatloaf along with bread crumbs and eggs. You can choose to smoke with mesquite for additional flavor and then apply a barbecue glaze as the final touch! 

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Smoked Venison Meatloaf

30. Monster Smoked Meatloaf 

This smoked meatloaf contains just about everything except for the kitchen sink. However, if you enjoy lots of beautiful flavors simmering in perfect harmony, then you are going to love this recipe! It is also topped off with a gorgeous glaze that pulls everything together! 

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Monster Smoked Meatloaf

If you feel like your dinners need to be livened up, then this is the post for you! Here, you can choose from the most incredible smoked meatloaf recipes so that you and your family enjoy every bite! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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