MEAT LOAF MUFFINS

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Serve these tangy meat loaf muffins for dinner or slice them up for a take-along sandwich lunch. They're just as flavorful after freezing. -Cheryl Norwood, Canton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 tablespoons ketchup
Additional ketchup, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Mix the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press about 1/3 cupful into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups., Bake 15 minutes. Brush tops with 3 tablespoons ketchup; bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes. If desired, serve with additional ketchup. , Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without ketchup; cover and freeze on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer meat loaves to an airtight freezer container; return to freezer. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Spread with ketchup. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.