Best 7 Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis Recipes

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**Cheesy Meatloaf Minis: A Delightful Twist on a Classic Comfort Dish**

Are you looking for a delicious and convenient twist on the classic meatloaf? Look no further than these Cheesy Meatloaf Minis. These bite-sized bundles of flavor are made with a combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, along with a blend of savory seasonings and a gooey cheese center. They're then baked to perfection, resulting in a moist and flavorful meatloaf that's sure to be a hit with the whole family.

This recipe includes three variations of the Cheesy Meatloaf Minis: the classic, the bacon-wrapped, and the jalapeno popper. The classic meatloaf mini is a simple yet satisfying dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The bacon-wrapped meatloaf mini adds an extra layer of flavor and crunch, while the jalapeno popper meatloaf mini is a spicy and cheesy delight.

No matter which variation you choose, these Cheesy Meatloaf Minis are sure to be a hit. They're perfect for serving as an appetizer, main course, or even as a party snack. They're also easy to make ahead of time, making them a great option for busy weeknights or potlucks.

So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to experience the cheesy, meaty goodness of these Cheesy Meatloaf Minis. Let's get cooking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY MINI-MEATLOAVES



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This is a nice twist on the normal meatloaf recipes.. 8 mini meatloaves with a yummy sauce!! I have made this several times and recently added fresh mushrooms to meat mixture before shaping into loaves and it was fantastic... endless possibilities!

Provided by AnnaMarieCooking

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup quick oats
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt & pepper
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat egg and milk together.
  • Add cheese, oats, onion, salt, & pepper to milk/egg mixture.
  • Mix in ground beef with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated well.
  • Shape into 8 loaves and place into a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients together and spoon over loaves.
  • You may want to make extra sauce for after its done cooking!
  • Place in 350 degree oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

MINI CHEESE MEAT LOAVES



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I created a stovetop recipe that is just as good as baked, so we don't have to wait for it to come out of the oven. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, beaten
1 cup soft bread cubes
1/4 cup whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons onion salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Dash pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
6 sticks (2-1/2 inches x 1/2 inch each) cheddar or mozzarella cheese
SAUCE:
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine first six ingredients. Mix in beef. Divide into six portions. Shape each portion around a cheese stick and form into a loaf. Set aside. , In a large skillet, combine all sauce ingredients. Add loaves and spoon sauce over each. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook until a thermometer reads 160°, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHEESY MINI MEATLOAVES WITH SALSA



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Try something new when you make these Cheesy Mini Meatloaves with Salsa. These Cheesy Mini Meatloaves with Salsa are meatloaves with a taco twist!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 egg
12 saltine crackers, finely crushed
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients with 1 cup cheese and 1/2 cup salsa just until blended.
  • Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray. Use back of spoon to make indentation in center of each mini meatloaf. Place muffin pan on foil-covered baking sheet.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until meatloaves are done (160°F). Top with remaining salsa and cheese; bake 3 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 19 g

MINI MEATLOAVES



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Quick and easy to make. A family favorite. The ketchup and brown sugar give these loaves a tangy flavor.

Provided by Tonya Swope

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
⅔ cup ketchup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, oats and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into eight miniature meatloaves. Place these in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Stir thoroughly and spread over each meatloaf.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 656 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

BBQ MEAT LOAF MINIS



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Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 cup of salsa. -Linda Call, Falun, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix
1 cup water
2 tablespoons hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
1 pound ground beef
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Additional hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix, water and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press 1/3 cup mixture into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups., Bake, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle tops with cheese; bake 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with additional barbecue sauce. , Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through. Top with cheese as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CHEESY MEAT LOAF MINIS



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Little mini-meatloaves.....cooked on a broiler pan so the fat runs out. Stuffed with diced white cheddar cheese...Yum!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ounce fresh breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 ounces white cheddar cheese, diced small
1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add fresh breadcrumbs, cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.
  • While the breadcrumbs cook, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Add the onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes.
  • Combine onion mixture, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining ingredients. Shape into 6 (4x2 inch) loaves; place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees. After 15 minutes, spoon the glaze evenly over each meatloaf. Bake an additional 10 minutes until done.

CHEESY MEATLOAF



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A 'stuffed' meatloaf made with beef, pork, cheese, eggs, soup mix and bread crumbs. Mozzarella cheese jazzes up a classic.

Provided by LAURENVC

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine the beef, pork, soup mix, eggs, bread crumbs, pepper and water. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Mix well and spread half of mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Spread remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese over meat loaf mixture. Top with remaining half of meat loaf mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 135.5 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 701.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality ground beef. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the meatloaf.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing will make the meatloaf tough.
  • Use a variety of seasonings in the meatloaf mixture. This will add flavor and depth to the meatloaf.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients in the meatloaf mixture. You can add vegetables, cheese, or even bacon.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and juicy.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help to keep the meatloaf from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Cheesy meatloaf minis are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your cheesy meatloaf minis are perfect every time.

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