Best 9 Healthy Mini Cheesy Meatloaves Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and delectable meal that combines the flavors of meat, cheese, and spices in one bite-sized package? Look no further than our curated selection of mini cheesy meatloaf recipes! These individual-serving meatloaves are not only bursting with flavor, but also pack a punch of protein and essential nutrients. Whether you're seeking a quick weeknight dinner solution or an impressive dish for your next gathering, our recipes cater to all skill levels and preferences. With a variety of ingredients and cooking methods to choose from, you'll be able to create mini cheesy meatloaves that are not only delicious, but also perfectly tailored to your taste and dietary needs.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MINI CHEESE MEAT LOAVES



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I created a stovetop recipe that is just as good as baked, so we don't have to wait for it to come out of the oven. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, beaten
1 cup soft bread cubes
1/4 cup whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons onion salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Dash pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
6 sticks (2-1/2 inches x 1/2 inch each) cheddar or mozzarella cheese
SAUCE:
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine first six ingredients. Mix in beef. Divide into six portions. Shape each portion around a cheese stick and form into a loaf. Set aside. , In a large skillet, combine all sauce ingredients. Add loaves and spoon sauce over each. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer; cook until a thermometer reads 160°, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

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

MINI MEATLOAVES AND ROASTED VEGGIES



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Mini meatloaves are baked in muffin tins, topped with traditional pasta sauce, and served with your favorite roasted vegetables.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 (24 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce, divided
⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups assorted vegetables, such as quartered mushrooms, broccoli florets, sweet pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, or zucchini cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil, coat a twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine beef, onion, 1/2 cup of RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  • Divide mixture among muffin cups, pressing meat mixture into each.
  • In a large bowl toss the vegetables with oil, remaining salt and remaining pepper. Place in the baking pan. Place the baking pan and muffin cups on two separate oven racks. Bake 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in meat loaves registers 160 degrees F. Remove pans from oven. Remove meatloaves from muffin cups. Serve meatloaves topped with remaining warmed RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce with vegetables on the side, and garnish with additional chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 715.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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.

SPICY CHEESY MINI MEATLOAVES



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Grab your muffin pan; things just got adorable. These mini meatloaves pop out cheesy, crusty and perfectly portioned.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Mix ingredients just until blended.
  • Press into 12 muffin pan cups sprayed with cooking spray. Use back of spoon to make indentation in center of each. Place muffin pan on foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until meatloaves are done (160°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 24 g

LI'L CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES



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I got this recipe from my aunt when I was a teen and have made these miniature loaves many times since. My husband and three children count this main dish among their favorites. -Kathy Bowron, Cocolalla, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg
3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk egg and milk. Stir in the cheese, oats, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 8 loaves; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard; spoon over loaves. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CHEESY MEAT LOAF MINIS



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Little mini-meatloaves.....cooked on a broiler pan so the fat runs out. Stuffed with diced white cheddar cheese...Yum!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ounce fresh breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 ounces white cheddar cheese, diced small
1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add fresh breadcrumbs, cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.
  • While the breadcrumbs cook, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Add the onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes.
  • Combine onion mixture, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining ingredients. Shape into 6 (4x2 inch) loaves; place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees. After 15 minutes, spoon the glaze evenly over each meatloaf. Bake an additional 10 minutes until done.

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

MINI MEATLOAVES AND CHEESY MASHED POTATOES



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Meatloaves by the dozen, these same-sized mini loaves bake much faster than a big loaf! Cheesy mashed potatoes and corn complete the meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
2 cups hot water
2/3 cup milk
1 package Hamburger Helper™ Oven Favorites® meat loaf & mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 bag (1 pound) frozen extra sweet whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to middle of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. (Set pan provided aside.)
  • Stir melted margarine, 2 cups hot water, 2/3 cup milk, dry Potatoes and cheese in 1 1/2-quart casserole or ovenproof bowl until well blended (mixture will be thin). Mix beef, 1/4 cup milk, egg and Seasoning mix in medium bowl until blended. Press beef mixture into 12 ungreased regular-size muffin cups, each 3/4 full.
  • Bake potatoes and mini meatloaves uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until meatloaves are no longer pink in centers. Meanwhile, stir together corn and 2 tablespoons water in reserved paper pan; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 7 to 11 minutes or to desired tenderness, stirring halfway through cook time. Drain and season to taste.
  • Carefully remove meatloaves and potatoes from oven. Cut off corner of Tomato Sauce Topping pouch, using scissors. Squeeze and spread topping evenly over top of each meatloaf. Serve mini meatloaves and potatoes with corn.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 2, ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • For a healthier version, use lean ground beef or ground turkey instead of regular ground beef.
  • Add some chopped vegetables, such as onions, carrots, or celery, to the meatloaf mixture for added nutrition.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in your meatloaf, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan, to create a more flavorful dish.
  • If you don't have individual muffin tins, you can also bake the meatloaf in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Serve the mini meatloaves with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.

Conclusion:

These mini cheesy meatloaves are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give these mini meatloaves a try. You won't be disappointed!

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