Mini Mes Meatloaf With A Twist Food

MINI ME'S- "MEATLOAF WITH A TWIST"

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450*
• 2. In the 1/2 cup of ketchup-mix together ketchup and brown sugar. I use a fork to mix this,making sure I get all the lumps out.
• 3. In another bowl mix all of the remaining ingredients. You can now add your ketchup and brown sugar reserving 1/4 cup to brush on the tops when your meat loaves are finished baking. I usually mix more than a 1/2 cup and a little more sugar, using the full 1/2 cup in my mixture and still have 1/4 cup to brush on the tops of the loaves when finished baking
• 4. Lightly spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Press or roll your meat mixture into 12 balls. I roll mine into mini meatloaf balls. Place in muffin tin. You can now brush some of the ketchup and brown sugar mixture on tops saving enough to brush the tops again when they have finished baking. I place my muffin tin on a cookie pan with sides in to the oven. In case the juices spill out while baking
• 5. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until meat is no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160*F. Remove from oven. Poor any excess grease off, brush the tops with remaining ketchup and sugar. Remove from muffin pan and place mini loaves on a platter layered in paper towels. These are delicious with my homemade mashed potatoes!! Enjoy!

CHEESY MINI MEATLOAVES WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Mix first 4 ingredients with 1 cup cheese and 1/2 cup salsa just until blended.
• Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray. Use back of spoon to make indentation in center of each mini meatloaf. Place muffin pan on foil-covered baking sheet.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until meatloaves are done (160°F). Top with remaining salsa and cheese; bake 3 min. or until cheese is melted.

MEATLOAF WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
• Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Set the onion and garlic aside.
• In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, black pepper, onion and garlic mixture, eggs, chicken broth, and Romano cheese until thoroughly combined. In a second bowl, mix the mashed potatoes and ricotta cheese.
• Spoon half the meat mixture into the prepared baking dish, and smooth into an even layer with a spoon. Spread the mashed potato mixture over the meat, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge of the meat; sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the mashed potato layer. Cover the cheese with the remaining meat mixture in an even layer; press the edges down to seal in the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle loaf with additional 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese, if desired.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the loaf is browned and the meat is no longer pink, about 1 hour. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let the loaf stand for 10 minutes before serving.

MINI PIZZA MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray the cups of a regular sized muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside.
• Combine all of the meatloaf ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix well with your hands. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups.
• Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Evenly spread over the top of each meatloaf, about 1 tablespoon each.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until meat is fully cooked. Remove from the oven and evenly top each meatloaf with the parmesan and mozzarella, then sprinkle with mini pepperonis, about 4 per meatloaf. Switch the oven to broil and return the pan to the oven for 2-4 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly (keep an eye on them so they don't burn!). Enjoy!

MINI MEATLOAF BUNDTS AND SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
• Divide mixture evenly into 12 equal portions. Press into the cups of a 12-cup mini bundt pan, leveling tops.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
• Remove bundts from pan and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
• Note: The bundts will be light brown in color. If you prefer a darker outside (like with a burger) then take the bundts out a few minutes early. Remove bundts from pan and transfer to a rack positioned in a sheet pan. Broil for a few minutes.
• Place a bundt, some lettuce pieces, a tomato slice, and 1 or 2 onion rings inside each slider bun.
• Serve with ketchup or any other toppings to your preference.

MEATLOAF WITH OATMEAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325ºF.
• Set out a standard 9" x 5" loaf pan. (Line with a strip of parchment paper for easy removal if desired.)
• Add eggs, ketchup, Italian seasoning, kosher salt and pepper to a large bowl and whisk until well combined. Stir in onions, mushrooms, parsley and oats. With your hands mix in ground beef, just until combined. (Don't over-mix or your meatloaf will be tough.) Transfer mixture to loaf pan and gently press to fill; smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
• Bake until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Slice and serve.

CHEESY MINI-MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Beat egg and milk together.
• Add cheese, oats, onion, salt, & pepper to milk/egg mixture.
• Mix in ground beef with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated well.
• Shape into 8 loaves and place into a greased 9x13 pan.
• Mix all sauce ingredients together and spoon over loaves.
• You may want to make extra sauce for after its done cooking!
• Place in 350 degree oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

MINI HONEY-MUSTARD MEATLOAVES WITH ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons mustard and ketchup.
• In a medium bowl, combine beef, egg, panko, 1/2 cup cheddar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper. Form into four 2-by-4-inch loaves; place on baking sheet. Brush with mustard mixture; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar. On another rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer meatloaves to upper rack of oven, and place potatoes on lower rack. Bake until loaves are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets after 10 minutes. Remove loaves from oven; continue to roast potatoes until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together remaining tablespoon oil, remaining teaspoon mustard, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce to bowl, and toss. Serve meatloaves with potatoes and salad.