Cheesy Meat Loaf Mini Recipe

A metal plate filled with a large meatball and one meatball cut in half garnished with fresh parsley over a striped napkin. A pan of meatballs sits in the background.

5 from 7 votes

This lightened-up Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis recipe tastes like a decadent rich dish. You'll never miss the fat and calories missing in this dish.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings people

Author Julie Menghini

Ingredients

1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 medium onion chopped
2 garlic cloves finely minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
3/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt kosher
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup cheddar cheese cubed
1 1/2 lb ground sirloin
1 egg lightly beaten
1/2 cup barbeque sauce divided
1/4 cup fresh parsley optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until browned and softened. Add garlic and saute for another minute.
Combine all ingredients, reserving 1/4 cup barbecue sauce to brush on tops.
Shape into 6 (4 x 2) loaves and place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; spread remaining barbecue sauce over each loaf. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until done.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

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