Mini Meat Loaves with Toppings

Meat loaf is a family favorite and a staple at many dinner tables. Skip the ordinary by making minis stuffed with surprises and topped with your family’s favorites!

This is what you will need:

In a large bowl mix the ground beef, oats, chopped onion, and egg. The easiest way to mix is to get your hands in the bowl and mix it all together. Don’t mix too long as you don’t want to make the meat tough.

Using a scoop (about 1/4 of a cup) scoop the meat mixture into muffin tins that have been lightly sprayed.

Using a scoop (about 1/4 of a cup) scoop the meat mixture into muffin tins that have been lightly sprayed.

With your fingers, make an indentation in the middle of each meat loaf. Fill with a tablespoon of your favorite shredded cheese. mozzarella, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, the options are endless!

Now comes the fun part! Use your family’s favorite toppings. Maybe it’s the classic meat loaf topper ketchup. How about salsa? Pizza sauce? Barbecue sauce? Or make one of each! Just take a tablespoon of sauce and spread on top of the unbaked meat loaf.

Bake in a 375°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with your family’s favorite sides and you have a meal that is sure to please the pickiest eater and is a cure for your everyday meat loaf!