The Very Best Mini Meatloaves.
This recipe is truly the base for a customized meatloaf of your choice. Leave it as is for more of a meatball taste, or toss in the veggies and sneak them to your kids.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces can tomato sauce divided
- ½ cup italian bread crumbs or crushed saltine crackers
- pepper
- onion salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine ground beef, half of tomato sauce, bread crumbs, egg, and seasonings.
- Using clean or gloved hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Divide between 3 mini loaf pans.
- Evenly distributer remaining half of the tomato sauce to the tops of mini meat loaves. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until internal temperature is 350 degrees.
Notes
Mini Meatloaves Q&A
Do I Cover Meatloaf While Baking?
For this recipe - no. These mini loaves cook much faster than a traditional loaf, so there is no need to cover these little guys while baking.
Does this meatloaf stay moist?
It sure does. Another perk to making your meatloaf mini, is that it stays nice and moist. Another trick is including tomato sauce in the meatloaf. It combines with the breadcrumbs creating moisture while it is baked.
Can I add ingredients?
Don't feel like you have to leave this recipe as is. If you like onions, or shredded carrots in your meatloaf - add them in. This recipe is truly the base for a customized meatloaf of your choice. Leave it as is for more of a meatball taste, or toss in the veggies and sneak them to your kids. What should I serve with mini meatloaves? Serve with mashed potatoes and honey glazed carrots for the perfect home cooked meal. Can I double this recipe? Yes! This recipe is a great one to double. The recipe as is, makes 3 mini loaves. Double to make 6.Nutrition
Serving: 1mini loaf | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg