Mini Meatloaves- The classic comfort food made in a mini version. They come together quickly and making them smaller cuts your cooking time in half. Serve them a side of your favorite creamy mashed potatoes to finish off your dinner.
My mom made meatloaf all the time when I was growing up. I am assuming this is because ground meat wasn't very expensive, she could feed a bunch of people (there was seven of us) and it was quick to toss together.
Now, I found out just a few years before my mom died, that she actually hated meatloaf! She made it frequently, because of the above reasons, plus, my dad liked it. He was the head of the household and that, my friends, is how she cooked. 🤷
My husband loves meatloaf and I make it for that reason, but, plus, me and the kids really like it too. The only difference is that mine are usually in these mini versions.
Cuts back on cooking time and honestly, they are fun.
Ingredients Needed
- Ground beef
- Bread crumbs
- Egg
- Minced onion
- Ketchup
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Recipe Notes:
- Do not over-mix your meat mixture. Simply mix until everything until it is combined well. Over mixing can give you a tough meatloaf.
- Not a fan of ketchup? It can be replaced with your favorite BBQ sauce.
- The internal temperature of your meat should be at least 160 degrees when done.
- The mini meatloaves pictured are topped with mashed potatoes. Nothing fancy about them ( they are actually made from potato flakes!). I piped them with a 1M piping tip.
- This recipe should make you anywhere from 10-12 mini meatloaves, depending on the size.
Can I Bake This in A Loaf Pan Instead?
Can I Use Ground Turkey Instead?
Yes! Ground beef and ground turkey will both work fine for these. However, ground turkey has less fat content than ground beef. So, cut your cooking time back just a few minutes. This will help the meatloaves stay moist and not dry out.
