HEALTHY MINI CHEESY MEATLOAVES

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We sneak spinach and cilantro into these beef-and-turkey loaves with a tomato-and-Cheddar topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup baby spinach
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 small clove garlic
12 ounces extra-lean ground beef
8 ounces 99-percent fat-free ground turkey
1/4 cup 2-percent milk
3 tablespoons whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
12 slices plum tomato (from about 2 small tomatoes)
5 tablespoons shredded Cheddar
Green salad, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the spinach, cilantro and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the ground beef, ground turkey, milk, breadcrumbs, chili powder, egg, 2 teaspoons of the Worcestershire, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Combine the mixture well with your hands.
  • Whisk the vinegar and the remaining 2 teaspoons Worcestershire together. Divide and pat the meat mixture evenly into four 1-inch-thick football shapes. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Top each meatloaf with 3 slices of tomato and drizzle with some of the vinegar-Worcestershire sauce. Bake until the meatloaves reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, 18 to 20 minutes. Drizzle with more vinegar-Worcestershire sauce and top each with the Cheddar and continue to bake until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes more. Blot the bottom of each meatloaf on a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Serve with a salad if you?d like.

Nnaji Gabirel
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Avoid!


Mack
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These were a waste of time.


Nikki Fletcher
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I wouldn't make these again.


Arsalan Memon
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Meh.


Benedict Munemo
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Not bad, but I've had better.


Osho Ibukun
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Easy and tasty.


Mr Amirul
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Perfect for a party!


Raunak Patel
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Will definitely make again.


Mustanser Hussain
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Delicious!


Sajad sanii
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These were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


edgar mendoza
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I'm not a huge fan of meatloaf, but these mini meatloaves were actually pretty good. I liked the cheesy flavor and the fact that they were cooked in the muffin tin.


lorraine smith
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These were easy to make and tasted great! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful.


Jose Alvarado
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These were a little dry for my taste, but I think I might have overcooked them. I'll try them again and cook them for less time.


Jameel Niazi
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I love the addition of the cheese in these meatloaves. It makes them so moist and flavorful.


Nestor Robayo
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These were so good! I made them for dinner last night and my husband and kids loved them. They are definitely going into my regular dinner rotation.


Awuku Godwin
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I've made these mini meatloaves several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are perfect for parties or potlucks.


Tim Hater
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These mini meatloaves were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I love that they are a healthier version of traditional meatloaf.