Description
Delectable mini meatloaves bring comfort and flavor to classic dinner tables across America. Home cooks can quickly prepare these individual portions with ground beef, herbs, and simple seasonings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
Cheese and Seasoning:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
Glaze:
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and delicately coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly incorporate shredded Cheddar cheese, milk, oats, egg, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold ground beef into the cheese mixture, ensuring complete integration without overmixing.
- Craft 8 compact, uniform mini meatloaves using gentle hand pressure, arranging them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Create a vibrant glaze by whisking ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a separate small bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Generously drizzle the tangy sauce over each mini meatloaf, covering the surface completely.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast uncovered for 45 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting an instant-read thermometer that should register 160F (72C) at the center of a meatloaf.
Notes
- Customize Cheese Selection swap Cheddar with other melty cheeses like Monterey Jack or Gouda for different flavor profiles.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation replace traditional oats with gluten-free oats or almond flour to make the recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Healthier Meat Option choose lean ground beef or ground turkey to reduce overall fat content while maintaining protein richness.
- Sauce Modification experiment with alternative sauce ingredients like BBQ sauce, sriracha, or honey mustard for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg