Cute & Cozy Wholesome Mini Meatloaf
A delightful recipe for Cute & Cozy Wholesome Mini Meatloaf, perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- large bowl
- Large rimmed baking sheet
- measuring cup
- medium bowl
- pastry brush
Ingredients
For the meatloaf mixture
- 1 lb ground beef (I use 85/15)
- 1 lb ground pork
- 0.5 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 small yellow onion grated
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 0.67 cup whole milk cottage cheese (we use Good Culture!)
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste (or 4 cloves pressed/finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the meatloaf glaze
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a large-rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated onion, eggs, cottage cheese, ketchup, garlic, worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried parsley, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape the meat mixture into 12 oval mini loaves and place them on the baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and balsamic glaze. Brush this glaze over each mini meatloaf.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- If any glaze remains, brush the meatloaves again before serving. Enjoy with sides as desired.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1mini loafCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
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