Marvelous Mini Meatloaves Italian Style
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Marvelous Mini Meatloaves Italian Style—a delicious twist on a comfort food classic! These perfectly portioned meatloaves combine savory ground beef and flavorful Italian sausage, bound together with Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and a hint of garlic and Italian seasoning. Baked to perfection in a muffin tin, each mini meatloaf is topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella for a truly indulgent finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is as easy as it is satisfying, making it a go-to for both busy weeknights and casual gatherings. Serve them warm with fresh basil garnish and pair with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete Italian-inspired meal. Keywords: mini meatloaves, Italian-style meatloaf, easy dinner recipes, weeknight meals, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage
- 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil (optional for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients with your hands or a large spoon until fully combined, but avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaves tender.
Divide the mixture evenly into 8 portions and shape each portion into a mini meatloaf. Place each mini meatloaf into a muffin tin cup.
Top each mini meatloaf with about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce, spreading it evenly over the surface.
Bake the meatloaves in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella (about 2 tablespoons) on top of each mini meatloaf.
Return the tin to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Allow the meatloaves to rest for 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve warm alongside your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 189 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 1487 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.4 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 475 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
