Everyone can enjoy their own little meatloaves when made in muffin tins. They are easily made and cook quicker than a traditional meatloaf. Serve them with a delicious sauce on top.
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef (or turkey)
2/3 c. panko or favorite bread crumbs
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 T. BBQ sauce
1 T. mustard
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 1/2 t. chili powder
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
Sauce:
1/3 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. ketchup
2 t. Dijon mustard
1/4 t. ground nutmeg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine ground meat, bread crumbs, onion, BBQ sauce, mustard, chili and garlic powders, salt, pepper and beaten egg.
Divide mixture among the 12 cups in a lightly greased standard muffin tin, pressing down to fill the cup.
Bake for 15 minutes.
While meatloaves are baking, stir together sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Remove meatloaves from oven; use paper towels to soak up and discard excess grease on the meatloaves.
Generously spoon sauce over mini meatloaves. Return to oven for an another 10-15 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
Serve with more sauce and favorite sides.
Leftover meatloaves can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Makes 12 mini meatloaves.
*To Make in Advance: Combine meatloaf ingredients; press into muffin tins; cover well with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to bake, or up to overnight.