Meatloaf Minis American Italian or Mexican Style
Transform dinner into a flavor-packed adventure with these customizable Meatloaf Minis, offering American, Italian, or Mexican flair all in one recipe! Perfectly portioned and baked in a muffin tin for quick cooking, these mini meatloaves combine tender ground beef and pork with breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, and a touch of milk for ultimate juiciness. Tailor the seasoning to your cravings: savor the cheesy comfort of American-style with a ketchup glaze and Cheddar, indulge in the herby richness of Italian-style with Parmesan and Italian seasonings, or spice things up with Mexican-style infused with taco seasoning and crumbled Cotija. Topped with garnishes like fresh parsley, cilantro, or chives, these versatile bites make for a fun and easy-to-serve dinner. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re perfect for weeknight meals or sharing at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 0.75 cup bread crumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 piece large egg
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for greasing muffin tin)
- 0.5 cup grated cheese (choose Parmesan for Italian, Cheddar for American, or Cotija for Mexican)
- 2 tablespoons desired seasoning blend (Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, or ketchup-based glaze for American style)
- 2 tablespoons optional garnish (e.g., fresh parsley for Italian, cilantro for Mexican, or chives for American)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Mix thoroughly using your hands or a spatula until well combined.
Divide the mixture evenly between three smaller bowls if making multiple styles (American, Italian, or Mexican). If making all meatloafs the same style, skip this step.
For American style: Mix in ketchup-based glaze and shredded Cheddar cheese into one portion of the meat mixture. Reserve extra glaze for topping.
For Italian style: Mix in Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese. Reserve a bit of Parmesan for garnish.
For Mexican style: Mix in taco seasoning and crumbled Cotija cheese. Reserve a few crumbles for garnish.
Scoop the meat mixture into the muffin tin cups, pressing gently to fill each one evenly.
If applicable, top each mini meatloaf with its respective extra flavor addition: a dollop of ketchup glaze, a sprinkle of Parmesan, or a touch of salsa or more Cotija.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf minis reaches 160°F (70°C).
Let the muffin tin cool slightly, then remove each mini meatloaf carefully with a spoon or spatula.
Garnish with fresh parsley (Italian), cilantro (Mexican), or chopped chives (American), and serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2709 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 175.9 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.9 g | 374% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 740 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 5307 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 199.2 g | 398% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1766 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1710 mg | 36% | |
*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.
