HAM AND CHEESE MINI MEAT LOAVES

Ham and Cheese Mini Meat Loaves image

I came up with a meatloaf recipe for my son who doesn't like meatloaf. I was looking for a variation with a comfort-food feel and kid-friendly flavor. These small loaves are ideal for children trying something -Jan Charles, Greeneville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 medium onion, quartered
1 small tomato, seeded and quartered
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2-1/2 pounds ground beef
8 thin slices deli ham
8 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese
GLAZE:
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place first nine ingredients in a food processor; process until blended. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in egg. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly (mixture will be soft)., Divide mixture into eight portions. On a piece of parchment paper, pat each portion into a 5-in. square; layer with ham and cheese to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling away paper while rolling. Pinch seam and ends to seal. Place on a rack in a roasting pan, seam side down., Mix glaze ingredients; brush over loaves. Bake until a thermometer inserted in meat loaf reads 160°, 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 1234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.