My Wonderful Meatloaf in Mini Loaves for Faster Cooking
Take your comfort food game to the next level with "My Wonderful Meatloaf in Mini Loaves for Faster Cooking." This easy, family-friendly recipe delivers all the hearty, savory flavors you love in traditional meatloaf, but in perfectly portioned mini loaves that bake to tender perfection in just 25 minutes. A combination of ground beef and pork keeps these loaves juicy, while a touch of Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and herbs adds depth of flavor. Topped with a sweet and tangy glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and optional mustard, each loaf is irresistibly flavorful and customizable. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, these mini meatloaves cook faster than traditional loaves and can even be baked in a muffin tin for extra convenience. Pair them with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh side salad for a comforting meal everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Ground beef
- 0.5 pounds Ground pork
- 0.75 cups Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 small Onion, finely diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoons Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoons Mustard (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let this sit for 2-3 minutes until the breadcrumbs are softened.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Using clean hands or a spatula, gently mix everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf dense.
Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each into a small loaf. Alternatively, press the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard (if using). Spread this glaze over the top of each mini loaf.
Place the mini loaves on the prepared baking sheet or leave them in the muffin tin, and bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the loaves reaches 160°F (71°C).
Remove the mini loaves from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2955 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.9 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.2 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1069 mg | 356% | |
| Sodium | 5499 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.1 g | ||
| Protein | 203.2 g | 406% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 501 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 2451 mg | 52% | |
*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.
