MEATLOAF MINIATURES FROM "TASTE OF HOME WINNING RECIPES COOKBOOK"

Meatloaf miniatures from

Provided by Kate Benefiel

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c ketchup
3-4 Tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tsp ground mustard
2 eggs, beaten
4 tsp worcestershire sauce (i used one extra yumm)
3 c crispix cereal, measured then crushed
3 tsp onion powder
1/2-1 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 lb lean ground beef(or any mixture you like. i use half beef half turkey)

Steps:

1. In a large bowl combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Remove 1/2 cup for topping; set aside. Add eggs, Worcestershire sauce, cereal, and seasonings to remaining ketchup mixture; mix well. Let stand for 5 minutes. Crumble beef over cereal mixture and mix well. Press meat mixture into 18 muffin cups(about 1/3 cup each).
2. Bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes. Drizzle with reserved ketchup mixture; bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and meat thermometer reads 160. Serve desired number of meatloaves.
3. Cool remaining loaves; freeze. Transfer to freezer bags; freeze for up to 3 months.
4. To use frozen meatloaves: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Place loaves in a greased baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through, or cover and microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through.