LITTLE CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES

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These cheesy meat loaf minis are perfect when you're craving meat loaf but don't want to wait a long time for a full-size one to bake. My husband and I just love these served with au gratin or fried potatoes. -Paula Petersen, Granite City, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
TOPPING:
4 teaspoons ketchup
4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, ketchup and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Coat 4 muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with meat mixture. Spread ketchup over loaves. , Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.