**Mini Crescent Meatloaves: A Delightful Twist on a Classic Comfort Dish**
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mini Crescent Meatloaves, an innovative take on the classic comfort food. These individual-sized meatloaves are crafted with a savory blend of ground beef, pork, and seasonings, wrapped in golden crescent roll dough. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore three irresistible variations of this dish, each offering a unique taste sensation.
**Savory Original:** Experience the classic meatloaf flavors elevated with a hint of sweetness from ketchup and brown sugar, complemented by the rich tang of Worcestershire sauce.
**BBQ Glazed:** Tantalize your taste buds with a smoky and tangy twist. A luscious BBQ glaze, made with a blend of ketchup, brown sugar, and smoky spices, transforms these meatloaves into a backyard barbecue sensation.
**Cheesy Stuffed:** Embark on a cheesy adventure with this variation. A delectable filling of melted cheese oozes out from the center of each meatloaf, creating a delightful surprise with every bite.
These Mini Crescent Meatloaves are not only bursting with flavor, but also incredibly versatile. Serve them as a hearty main course, slice them up for sandwiches, or pack them in lunch boxes for a satisfying midday meal. With their ease of preparation and customizable fillings, they're sure to become a family favorite.
MINI MEAT LOAF SHEET-PAN MEAL
I grew up with this meat loaf recipe, but I adapted it to mini meatloaves so that it would bake more quickly. The sauce topping is always a hit. I added the potatoes and asparagus to make the meal easier. -Deanne Johnson, Reading, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, tomato juice, oats, onion and salt. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 4x2-1/2-in. loaves; place on a sheet pan or large shallow roasting pan. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and nutmeg; brush over loaves. , Combine potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Add to pan in a single layer. Bake 25 minutes., Combine asparagus with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Add to pan. Bake until a thermometer inserted into meat loaves reads 160° and vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meatloaf will be dense.
- Divide the mixture into 6 (10 to 11-ounce) portions and shape each portion into a small loaf on a sheet pan. Spread about a tablespoon of ketchup on the top of each portion. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the internal temperature is 155 to 160 degrees F and the meat loaves are cooked through. Serve hot.
PEPPER-CRUSTED MINI MEATLOAVES
These single-serve meatloaves are made with rice rather than bread or breadcrumbs, so they are gluten free. A great way to use leftover rice.
Provided by JOYCE LITOFF
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Mix ground beef, rice, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; form into 4 oblong mini-loaves. Season the outside of each loaf generously with pepper. Arrange loaves in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 35 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat; saute onion in oil until soft and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Season onion with 1 pinch salt; serve over meat loaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 116.9 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 312.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
MINI CRESCENT BURGERS
A friend first brought these snacks to a Sunday school party. The original recipe called for pork sausage, but I substituted ground beef with taste-tempting results. -Pam Buhr, Mexico, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in cheese and soup mix; set aside. Separate crescent dough into triangles; cut each triangle in half lengthwise, forming 2 triangles. Place 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture along the wide end of each triangle. Roll up; place pointed side down 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
30-MINUTE MINI MEATLOAVES
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
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
MINI MEATLOAVES
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
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
MINI SKILLET MEATLOAVES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the breadcrumbs, milk, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, onion, chili powder and garlic in a large bowl. Add the meat, season with salt and pepper and mix with your hands until combined. Shape into six 3-to-4-inch oval loaves.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the loaves and brown about 3 minutes per side.
- Whisk the ketchup, sugar and vinegar in a bowl and brush a few tablespoonfuls over the meat. Add 1/2 cup water to the skillet, cover and simmer over low heat until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the loaves to a plate. Add the remaining ketchup mixture to the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring, until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve 4 meatloaves with the hot glaze, reserving 2 for quesadillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 111 milligrams, Sodium 800 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 23 grams
30 MINUTE MINI MEATLOAVES
Make and share this 30 Minute Mini Meatloaves recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix beef, salt and pepper, egg, crumbs, and 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
- Form into 4 loaves.
- Mix remaining cup tomato sauce with italian seasoning, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
- Place in small casserole dish.
- Bake, uncovered at 375* for 20 minutes.
- Spoon remaining sauce over loaves and bake 10 more minutes.
MINI MEATLOAVES
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
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.
MINI CRESCENT MEATLOAVES
Wrap up dinner with favorite meatloaf and easy crescents.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Cook ground beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain well. Stir in remaining ingredients except rolls and salsa.
- Unroll crescent rolls; divide into 4 rectangles. Press each into 8x6-inch rectangle. Press each rectangle in 1 1/2-cup mini loaf pan. Divide beef mixture evenly over dough in each pan; press gently.
- Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until rolls are golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes; turn pan upside down onto serving plate. Serve loaves with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 775, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1470 mg
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a more flavorful meatloaf.
- Add some bread crumbs to the meatloaf mixture to help absorb moisture and keep the meatloaf from becoming too dry.
- Season the meatloaf mixture well with salt, pepper, and other spices to your taste.
- Wrap the meatloaf in crescent roll dough before baking to create a flaky, golden-brown crust.
- Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature for a short amount of time to create a crispy crust and a juicy interior.
- Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Conclusion:
Mini crescent meatloaves are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. They are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and they can be customized to your liking. With a crispy crescent roll crust and a juicy, flavorful interior, these mini meatloaves are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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