INDIVIDUAL CHILI-CHEDDAR MEATLOAVES

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This recipe is a "sight for sore eyes," in more ways than one! A traditional long lost comfort food favorite, this lightened version also offers the nutritional benefits of Lycopene (found richly in tomato-based foods), which many researchers believe aids in protecting healthy vision.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
½ small onion chopped
¼ green bell pepper chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
¼ cup chili sauce or ketchup, divided
6 ounces Cabot® 50% Reduced Fat Jalapeno Cheddar, grated (about 1½ cups)
6 ounces raw extra-lean ground beef
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 crushed saltine crackers
a dash of salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Dash of red pepper flakes
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sautee 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Combine onion mixture, 2 tablespoons chili sauce, ½ cup cheese and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • 3. Spoon meat mixture into 4 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Top evenly with remaining cheese. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes; top with remaining 2 tablespoons chili sauce. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°F. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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