Best 8 Grilled Cheese And Bacon Mini Meatloaves Recipes

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Calling all sandwich fans with a hearty appetite! Grilled cheese and bacon mini meatloaves are here to take your culinary adventures to a whole new level. Imagine perfectly seasoned ground beef embracing a core of melted cheese and crispy bacon, all wrapped in a crispy, golden-brown crust. These tantalizing mini meatloaves pack a double punch of flavor, offering a comforting blend of classic grilled cheese and savory bacon in every bite. Get ready to embark on a journey of culinary delight as we guide you through the process of crafting these extraordinary mini masterpieces.

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GRILLED CHEESE AND BACON MINI MEATLOAVES



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Love meatloaf? Make it on the grill for a summertime treat!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
4 slices center-cut bacon (about 3 1/2 oz), cut crosswise in half

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix all ingredients except bacon. On work surface, pat mixture into 7-inch square. Cut into 4 (3 1/2-inch) squares. Top each square with 2 half-slices bacon; attach with toothpicks.
  • Carefully spray grill rack with cooking spray. Place patties on unheated side of two-burner gas grill or over drip pan on charcoal grill (medium heat). (If using one-burner gas grill, cook over low heat.) Cover grill; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until slightly pink in center.
  • Using spatula, turn patties over. Cover grill; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F and bacon is crisp. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MUFFIN-TIN BARBECUE BACON MEATLOAVES



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Have your burger and your meat loaf too with these adorable mini cheeseburger meat loaves!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
6 green onions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
1 egg
1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
3 slices (1 oz each) sharp Cheddar cheese, quartered

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir beef, bacon, Bisquick™ mix, green onion whites, egg and barbecue seasoning until well mixed. Divide mixture among muffin cups, pressing evenly into cups.
  • Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160°F. Brush loaves with barbecue sauce. Top with cheese. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese just melts. Top with green onion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

MINI MEATLOAVES



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Quick and easy to make. A family favorite. The ketchup and brown sugar give these loaves a tangy flavor.

Provided by Tonya Swope

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
⅔ cup ketchup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, oats and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into eight miniature meatloaves. Place these in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Stir thoroughly and spread over each meatloaf.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 656 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

BACON-CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES



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It's easy to get your family eating healthier with menus as delicious as the one Tonya Vowels of Vine Grove, Kentucky shares here. Who'd ever guess that mini Bacon-Cheddar Meat Loaves this moist, tender and full of flavor could possibly be light-especially when topped with bacon and melted cheese!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 egg whites
1/2 cup crushed reduced-fat Ritz crackers (about 12 crackers)
1/3 cup plus 8 teaspoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 turkey bacon strips, cut in half

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, crackers, 1/3 cup cheese, onion, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four small loaves; place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top each with a half-strip of bacon., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY BACON MINI MEATLOAVES



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Keep these Make-Ahead Cheesy Bacon Mini Meatloaves in the freezer for mealtime emergencies. Our bacon mini meatloaves are great for weeknights.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
3/4 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/3 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
3 green onions, sliced
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs and milk in large bowl until blended. Add all remaining ingredients except bacon; mix lightly. Shape into 6 (1-inch-thick) patties; wrap bacon slice around edge of each patty.
  • Wrap individually in plastic wrap; place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Seal bag. Freeze up to 3 months.
  • Heat oven to 375ºF. Unwrap frozen patties; place on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 40 to 45 min. or until done (160ºF).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 940 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 28 g

GRILLED MINI MEAT LOAVES



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Make and share this Grilled Mini Meat Loaves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Meat

Time 22m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces meatloaf mixture
1 small onion, finely diced
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons ketchup or 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat grill.
  • In a large bowl with hands combine all ingredients except ketchup. Divide mixture in half; shape each half into free-form loaf about 4 inches long and 1 inch thick.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Place meat loaves on gas grillover medium-high heat or on charcoal grill 4-6 inches from medium-high coals. Grill 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink in center and outside is crusty, turning once or twice and brushing with ketchup. Pass additional ketchup to serve with meat loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 94.6, Sodium 826.1, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 5.1

CHEESY MINI-MEATLOAVES



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This is a nice twist on the normal meatloaf recipes.. 8 mini meatloaves with a yummy sauce!! I have made this several times and recently added fresh mushrooms to meat mixture before shaping into loaves and it was fantastic... endless possibilities!

Provided by AnnaMarieCooking

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup quick oats
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt & pepper
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat egg and milk together.
  • Add cheese, oats, onion, salt, & pepper to milk/egg mixture.
  • Mix in ground beef with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated well.
  • Shape into 8 loaves and place into a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients together and spoon over loaves.
  • You may want to make extra sauce for after its done cooking!
  • Place in 350 degree oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED MINI MEATLOAVES



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Celebrate the warm weather with Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Mini Meatloaf. These cheesy mini meatloaves are the perfect size for every family member!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken made with Whole Wheat
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Sweet Honey Barbecue Sauce, divided
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut in half lengthwise, divided

Steps:

  • Heat grill for indirect grilling. Light one side of grill, leaving other side unlit. Close lid; heat grill to 425ºF.
  • Whisk eggs and milk in large bowl until blended. Add ground beef, stuffing mix, cheese, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, garlic powder and onion powder; mix lightly. Shape into 8 balls, using about 1/2 cup meat mixture for each.
  • Make an "X" with 2 bacon halves; place ball in center of "X". Bring ends of bacon up loosely over top; secure with toothpick. Place in single layer in disposable foil pan.
  • Place foil pan on grate over unlit area; cover. Grill 40 min., monitoring grill for consistent temperature. Brush with remaining barbecue sauce; grill 5 min. or until meatloaves are done (160ºF). Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create unique and flavorful meatloaves. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and goat cheese.
  • Add some cooked bacon to the meatloaf mixture for a smoky and savory flavor.
  • Use a muffin tin to bake the meatloaves instead of a traditional loaf pan. This will create individual servings that are perfect for a party or a quick meal.
  • Top the meatloaves with a layer of barbecue sauce or ketchup before baking. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the meatloaves with a side of mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled cheese and bacon mini meatloaves are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. They are also a great way to use up leftover grilled cheese sandwiches. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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