Best 9 Easy Mini Meatloaf Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our irresistible mini meatloafs, the perfect blend of savory flavors and comforting textures. These individual meatloaves are not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. With three tantalizing variations to choose from, you can cater to diverse palates and preferences. From the classic All-American Mini Meatloaf, packed with ground beef, pork, and a blend of aromatic herbs, to the tangy BBQ Mini Meatloaf, featuring a sweet and smoky glaze, and the cheesy Cheesy Mini Meatloaf, bursting with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, these mini masterpieces will leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a flavor journey that will satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MINI MEATLOAF MUFFINS



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Easy Mini Meatloaf Muffins made with ground beef or ground turkey and topped with homemade bbq sauce. Easier and healthier than traditional meatloaf.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef ((or ground turkey))
2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup onion (, chopped)
1 Tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 Tablespoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 egg (, lightly beaten)
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl (using your hands or a large spoon), combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce, mustard, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and egg.
  • Divide the mixture among the 12 cups in a standard muffin tin, pressing them down to fill the cup. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, in a small bowl mix together all of the ingredients for the sauce.
  • Remove the meatloaf from oven and use a paper towel to soak up any grease on the meatloaf.
  • Generously spoon sauce over each mini meat loaf. Return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and any extra sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 299 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MINI MEATLOAVES



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Simple basic weeknight dinner. There's a mixture of pork and turkey to keep it meaty and flavorful. But you can use all ground turkey if you like. The football shape is perfect for a game night.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces lean ground pork
8 ounces lean ground turkey
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
4 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish, optional
2 large egg whites
1 medium red onion, grated (about 1/3 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Gently combine the pork and turkey by hand in a large bowl. Stir together the oats, 2 tablespoons of the ketchup, 1/2 tablespoon of the mustard, the soy sauce, oregano, egg whites, onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl until combined. Add the oat mixture to the meat mixture and combine by hand until just incorporated.
  • Form the meatloaf mixture into 4 small football-shaped loaves, about 4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick, and place on the prepared pan. Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup and 1/2 tablespoon mustard in a small bowl. Brush some of the ketchup mixture on each meatloaf.
  • Bake until fully cooked, about 20 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh oregano if desired, and serve.

MINI MEATLOAVES



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

Provided by NanaPuddin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb ground beef
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, breadcrumbs and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into six to 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.

30-MINUTE MINI MEATLOAVES



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Slash the bake time of meatloaf when you make mini-loaves. Meatloaf is now doable for weeknights!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In small bowl, stir ketchup and brown sugar until mixed; reserve 1/4 cup for topping. In large bowl, stir remaining ingredients and remaining ketchup mixture until well mixed.
  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place meat mixture in pan; pat into 12x4-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise down center and then crosswise into sixths to form 12 loaves. Separate loaves, using spatula, so no edges are touching. Brush loaves with reserved 1/4 cup ketchup mixture.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until loaves are no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g

IMPOSSIBLY EASY MINI MEATLOAVES



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Slash the bake time of meatloaf when you make mini loaves. Meatloaf is now doable for weeknights!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup ketchup
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, stir 1/4 cup of the ketchup and remaining ingredients until well mixed.
  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place meat mixture in pan; pat into 10x4-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise down center and then crosswise into fourths to make 8 loaves. Separate loaves, using spatula, so no edges are touching. Brush loaves with remaining ketchup.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until loaves are no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MINI MEATLOAF



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This easy Mini Meatloaf recipe can be made on a sheet pan or in muffin tins for a perfect portion-sized family dinner!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Tablespoon butter
¼ cup yellow onion (diced)
¼ cup bell pepper (diced)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon ketchup
1 teaspoon BBQ Sauce
½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup crushed Ritz (or Italian breadcrumbs)
½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
½ cup ketchup (plus more for serving)
½ cup BBQ Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sauté the vegetables: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onions and peppers for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute. Remove and let cool.
  • Combine Wet ingredients: Whisk together the egg, milk, mustard, ketchup, BBQ Sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the Ritz crackers, then add the cooled onions/peppers/garlic. Add the ground beef and gently mix until just combined. Don't overwork the meat or it will become tough.
  • Form into loaves: Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal parts and mold them into 5-inch loaves. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet (preferably a sheet that has raised edges to avoid overflow from drippings.) Combine the glaze ingredients and brush half of it over the meatloaf.
  • Bake Once/Remove Grease: Bake for 25 minutes and carefully remove it from the oven, there will be grease to remove. To do this, carefully transfer each meatloaf to a new parchment paper lined baking sheet using a spatula. OR, transfer to a plate and replace the original baking sheet with new parchment paper. (See PRO tips in notes section for an alternative method of handling the grease.)
  • Bake Twice: Brush remaining glaze on top of the meatloaf. Bake for 15 more minutes, the internal temperature should be 160 degrees.
  • Serve: I like to brush a little more ketchup on top prior to serving. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans or roasted carrots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Sodium 1431 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

EASY MINI MEATLOAF MUFFINS



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Homemade meatloaf with a yummy sweet twist. I didn't have any breadcrumbs for the traditional meatloaf, so I searched my cabinets and came up with this meatloaf. It was a huge hit with the kids. It's sweet but still a meatloaf. The cornmeal and brown sugar just made it out of this world! Also, once cooked, they are very easy to store and pack up for leftovers. Serve with some smashed potatoes and green beans.

Provided by MomLovesMaddie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups cornmeal
½ cup brown sugar
½ onion, diced
4 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Place ground beef, egg, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until well combined. Mix in cornmeal, brown sugar, onion, and ketchup until incorporated. Press mixture firmly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the oven until no longer pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before popping out of the muffin tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 314.2 mg, Sugar 32 g

MINI MEATLOAVES - 3 VARIATIONS - KRAFT FOOD AND FAMILY MAGAZINE



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These are so easy and yummy. I think I used a bowl and a spoon and no cutting! We really loved the crunchy stuffing! This recipe came from the Kraft Food and Family magazine, You will need the ingredients from the 'Base' recipe AND the two ingredients from whichever variation you are making.

Provided by SuperJoku

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) package Stove Top stuffing mix
1 cup water
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix ground beef, stuffing mix, water, and the powder ingredient from the variation you chose.
  • Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Make an indentation in center of each meatloaf. With spoon fill indentation with sauce (from chosen variation).
  • Bake 30 min or until cooked through. Top with cheese, continue baking 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 1948.6, Carbohydrate 68.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 11.5, Protein 29.9

Tips:

  • Choose lean ground beef: This will help to prevent the meatloaf from becoming too greasy.
  • Add moisture to the meatloaf: This can be done by adding eggs, milk, or breadcrumbs to the mixture. This will prevent the meatloaf from becoming dry and crumbly.
  • Season the meatloaf well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to give the meatloaf flavor. Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add garlic, onion, paprika, chili powder, or anything else you like.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature: This will help to prevent the meatloaf from becoming dry or tough. The ideal internal temperature for meatloaf is 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This is medium. You like well done you could reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Mini meatloaves are usually juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. You can cook these in mini muffin tins or in a bigger loaf pan. Remember that these will require a shorter cooking time than a larger loaf because they're smaller. You can also get creative by adding different ingredients to your meatloaf, such as cheese, bacon, or vegetables. Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.

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