Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our exquisite Mini Swiss Cheese Loaves, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds and elevates your dining experience. These savory morsels, bursting with cheesy goodness, are nestled within a tender, golden-brown crust, creating a perfect balance of textures. Each bite reveals a harmonious blend of sharp Swiss cheese, aromatic herbs, and a touch of tangy mustard, leaving you craving for more. Accompanying this delightful main course are three delectable side dishes that elevate the meal to a new level of culinary excellence: a refreshing Cucumber Salad, a creamy and tangy Sour Cream and Chive Dressing, and a simple yet flavorful Steamed Green Beans. Prepare to embark on a gastronomic journey like no other, as you savor the irresistible Mini Swiss Cheese Loaves and their delightful accompaniments.
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CHEESE-STUFFED MINI MEAT LOAVES
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, stir bread crumbs and 1 cup of the cooking sauce until well mixed; let stand 5 minutes.
- 2. Meanwhile, cut twelve 1/2-inch pieces from cheese sticks (store remaining portion of cheese stick for another use). Set aside. Add beef, egg, green onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to bread crumb mixture until well mixed.
- 3. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide beef mixture evenly among cups (cups will be very full). Push 1 piece of cheese into center of each loaf. Place muffin pan on cookie sheet to catch any spillover. Bake about 30 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of loaves in middle of muffin pan reads 160 degrees F (outer loaves will be done sooner).
- 4. Meanwhile, heat remaining sauce until hot. Immediately remove loaves from muffin pan; spoon heated sauce over loaves.
- *Regular mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, can be substituted.
MIGHTY MINI LOAVES
Single-serve mini meatloaves.
Provided by Karie Karlson
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Pork Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool; crumble.
- Place bacon, stuffing, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire, soy sauce, egg, onion soup mix, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Divide meat mixture into 6 individual portions. Mold each portion into oval-like shapes. Press top of each oval in and add Swiss cheese. Mold meat back up over the tops, enclosing cheese.
- Mix ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar together in a separate bowl. Cover each loaf with mixture. Place loaves in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
- While loaves bake, saute onion over medium-high heat in a frying pan, 5 to 7 minutes. Top baked loaves with onions and let stand for 5 minutes to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 93.4 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 2506.4 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
SWISS CHEESE MEAT LOAF
I saw this recipe on a TV show on Amish cooking in the 1980s, and I've adapted it to suit our tastes. The Swiss cheese and bacon make it very satisfying on cold fall and winter evenings.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked but not crisp. Drain on a paper towel; set aside. , In a bowl, combine the egg, crackers, 4 tablespoons cheese, onion, garlic, salt, sage and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan. Place bacon pieces over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2-4 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
SWISS CHEESE LASAGNA
An old favorite from my mother-in-law's collection, this recipe is now a staple for our family. We like to serve it with garlic bread Caesar salad and coleslaw. -Susan Rourke, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste, salt, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the meat sauce, noodles and Swiss cheese. Repeat layers. Top with cottage cheese and the remaining Swiss cheese, noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
CHEESY MINI-MEATLOAVES
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
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 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 CHEESE MEAT LOAVES
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
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.
Tips:
- To make sure your mini Swiss cheese loaves turn out perfectly, use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients. This will ensure that you have the right proportions of each ingredient, which is essential for a successful bake.
- If you don't have a kitchen scale, be sure to level off your measuring cups with a knife or straight edge. This will help you to get the correct amount of each ingredient.
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. This means using real butter, freshly grated cheese, and fresh herbs. The better the ingredients, the better your mini Swiss cheese loaves will taste.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the loaves tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the loaves in a preheated oven. This will help them to rise evenly and prevent them from sinking in the middle.
- Let the loaves cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help them to hold their shape and prevent them from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Mini Swiss cheese loaves are a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also perfect for parties and potlucks. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your mini Swiss cheese loaves turn out perfectly every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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