Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Mini Meatloaves, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These individual-sized meatloaves are crafted with a blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned to perfection with a savory combination of herbs and spices. Wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce, they emerge from the oven as golden-brown masterpieces. Accompanying these mini marvels are three irresistible sauces: a classic brown gravy, a zesty tomato sauce, and a creamy mushroom sauce. Each sauce adds a unique dimension to the meatloaves, elevating them from ordinary to extraordinary. Prepare to embark on a flavor adventure that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST MEATLOAF RECIPE
A zippy simple mini meatloaf recipe that I consider the best meatloaf recipe ever! It's a true family favorite that makes a great freezer meal for nights when you're too busy to cook.
Provided by Sommer Collier
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Place all the veggies and garlic in the food processor and pulse until it's the consistency of apple sauce.
- Place the veggie pulp in the bowl with the bread crumbs, herbs and spices, ground meats, egg, milk and Worcestershire.
- Toss together, then mix thoroughly by hand, but don't squeeze the mixture too much!
- Separate the mixture into 8 equal portions-I like to do this by cutting the mixture in the bowl. This ensures consistency in size. Shape each portion into a loaf, and place them on a rimmed cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Mix all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl.
- Brush the loaves with glaze, leaving extra on the top. Place in the oven and bake until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F-approximately 30 minutes.
- Tint with foil and let rest 5 minutes out of the oven before serving. *For one large classic meatloaf, shape all the mixture into a loaf measuring 10x5x4 inches. Bake approximately 1 1/2 hours to 160 degrees F.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 418 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 1088 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g
MICHELLE'S MARVELOUS MINI MEAT LOAVES
This is a quick, easy and delicious recipe that pairs well with lightly seasoned, oven roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli or a salad.
Provided by stellaaa
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Stir ground beef, onion, oats, Cheddar cheese, milk, egg, and salt together in a bowl; mix well. Divide meat mixture into 8 equal portions and form each into a loaf shape. Place loaves in prepared baking dish.
- Stir ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together in a bowl until smooth. Spread ketchup mixture over meat loaves.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 75.4 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 656.6 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
MEAT LOAF MINIATURES
My family and I can't get enough of these little meat loaf muffins topped with a sweet ketchup sauce. They are the perfect portion size. This recipe requires no chopping, so it's quick and easy to make a double batch and have extras for another day. I've given them to new moms, too. -Joyce Wegmann, Burlington, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Remove 1/2 cup for topping; set aside. Add the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, cereal and seasonings to remaining ketchup mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes. Crumble beef over cereal mixture and mix well. , Press meat mixture into 18 muffin cups (about 1/3 cup each). Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes. Drizzle with reserved ketchup mixture; bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. , Serve desired number of meat loaves. Cool remaining loaves. Transfer to freezer container; close and freeze for up to 3 months. , To use frozen meat loaves: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Place loaves in a greased baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through, or cover and microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.
MARVELOUS MINI MEATLOAVES
I Have never been a fan of meatloaf, until I found this recipe. The flavor is so good, and it is moist w/o any canned soup to do it, just the veggies!
Provided by startnover
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°.
- Place bread in food processor and pulse to make fine bread crumbs, add to meat and mix.
- Place onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and parsley into food processor and pulse till finely chopped.
- Add to meat mixture.
- Add ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well w/ your hands and shape into approx 8 small loaves and place on an oven broiler pan.
- Mix sauce ingredients and spread over tops.
- Bake approx 35-45 minutes or till done when center tested.
MARVELLOUS MINI MEATLOAVES (WITH OPTIONS!) OAMC
A perfect addition to your OAMC collection because you can start with the base recipe and then make 1 or all of the variations so that you don't feel like you are eating the same thing for every dinner. This recipe is great for singles too because the mini loaves are individual servings and you can take out as many or as few as you need.
Provided by Pamela
Categories Meatloaf
Time 55m
Yield 12 mini loaves
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix meat, stuffing mix, or bread cubes,water, and seasoning (choose one: italian seasoning, OR chili powder, OR oregano OR garlic powder) until well blended.
- Press evenly into 12 greased muffin tins.
- Make a small indentation in the middle of each with the back of a spoon.
- Fill the indentation with your choice of filling. (Choose one: pasta sauce OR salsa OR roasted red peppers OR BBQ sauce following the version of your choice.).
- Bake for 30 minutes or until loaves are cooked through. Top with the cheese specified in the recipe of your choice and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Let stand 10 minutes before removing from baking pan.
- For OAMC: Remove from baking pan and let cool. Flash freeze on a cookie sheet until frim. Transfer to a labeled ziploc bag. To serve: Defrost overnight, then reheat in oven or microwave until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.9, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 57.2, Sodium 616.5, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 16.4
BBQ MINI MEATLOAVES
Try a new way to enjoy meatloaf with BBQ Mini Meatloaves from My Food and Family! These mini meatloaves may be small but they're certainly not lacking in flavor. Beef, barbeque sauce, cheese and more make these BBQ Mini Meatloaves a recipe you'll come back to time and time again.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings, 2 meatloaves each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Mix first 4 ingredients until blended. Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.
- Use back of spoon to make indentation in center of each; fill with sauce.
- Bake 30 min. or until meatloaves are done (160ºF). Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 21 g
MARVELOUS MINI MEATLOAVES
My family loves this. We can personalize each person's meatloaf to the kind that they like.
Provided by Jodi Davis
Categories Beef
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Decide which meatloaf flavor you are going to make. The first ingredient is the seasoning, the 2nd one is the add-in and the 3rd one is the cheese.
- 2. Mix meat, stuffing mix, 1 cup water and seasoning until well blended. Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray; make an indentation in the center of each with spoon.
- 3. Spoon add-ins into center of each meatloaf.
- 4. Bake 30 minutes or until meatloaves are cooked through. Top with cheese; continue baking 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
MINI ITALIAN-STYLE MEATLOAVES
There's only one thing as exciting as our Italian-style meatloaf: two of these adorable mini muffin-tin versions. (So, OK, make that two things.)
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Mix first 4 ingredients until blended. Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.
- Use back of spoon to make indentation in center of each; fill with sauce.
- Bake 30 min. or until meatloaves are done (160ºF). Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g
Tips:
- Prep Your Meatloaf Pan: Before assembling your mini meatloaves, lightly grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper. This will prevent the meatloaves from sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
- Use a Variety of Meats: Feel free to experiment with different types of ground meat in your mini meatloaves. A combination of beef, pork, and veal works well, or you can use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Season Generously: Don't be shy with the seasonings! A flavorful meatloaf starts with a well-seasoned base. Use a combination of fresh herbs, spices, and Worcestershire sauce to create a delicious and aromatic meat mixture.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing the meatloaf mixture can result in a tough, dense texture. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Shape and Bake: Form the meatloaf mixture into mini loaves and place them in the prepared baking dish. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Make a Simple Glaze: While the mini meatloaves are baking, whisk together a simple glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Brush the glaze over the meatloaves during the last few minutes of baking for a glossy and flavorful finish.
- Let Rest: Before slicing and serving, let the mini meatloaves rest for a few minutes. This will allow the juices to redistribute and result in a more tender and flavorful meatloaf.
Conclusion:
These marvelous mini meatloaves are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a party appetizer. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, they're sure to become a family favorite. So grab your apron and start cooking up a batch of these delightful mini meatloaves today!
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