Best 7 Italian Mini Meat Loaves With Mac And Three Cheeses Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings with "Italian Mini Meat Loaves with Mac and Three Cheeses." This extraordinary dish combines the richness of Italian flavors with the comforting goodness of mac and cheese, elevated by the inclusion of three delectable cheeses. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of textures and flavors as you delve into this culinary masterpiece, perfect for a hearty family meal or a special occasion feast.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN MINI MEATLOAVES MACARONI AND THREE CHEESES



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This is another Rachel Ray recipe. I made this one tonight and it's really good!! (I don't even like meat loaf, but I like this one.) However, personally I don't care for the herbs on the mac and cheese. Next time I'm sticking with just bread crumbs and parsley.

Provided by ShortyBond

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/3 lbs ground sirloin
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 small bell pepper, chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb spiral shaped pasta or 1 lb elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 -3 tablespoons chopped rosemary
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Mini Meat Loaves:.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Place meat in bowl. Make a well in meat. Fill well with egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
  • Mix meat and breading and form four individual oval meat loaves, 1" thick.
  • Coat loaves with extra virgin olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Roast 18-20 minutes.
  • Macaroni and Cheese:.
  • Put a large pot of water on to boil for pasta.
  • When the pasta water boils, salt water and add pasta. Cook until slightly undercooked-pasta will continue to cook when combined with cheese sauce.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan and add flour. Whisk in milk.
  • Bring to a bubble and thicken milk for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cheeses (cheddar, asiago, and Parmesan) and black pepper. Stir to melt cheeses.
  • Drain pasta and combine with melted cheese sauce and transfer to a baking or casserole dish.
  • Place bread crumbs in a bowl and add EVOO and herbs to bread crumbs. Top pasta with bread crumbs.
  • Place under a broiler and brown bread crumbs. (If you do not have a separate broiler, place in oven with meatloaves for last few minutes. I did this and it turned out fine.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1502.5, Fat 75.7, SaturatedFat 33.8, Cholesterol 262.7, Sodium 1556.8, Carbohydrate 125.7, Fiber 7, Sugar 7.1, Protein 77.3

INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon good olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup canned chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (81 percent lean)
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs (recommended: Progresso)
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meatloaf will be dense.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 (10 to 11-ounce) portions and shape each portion into a small loaf on a sheet pan. Spread about a tablespoon of ketchup on the top of each portion. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the internal temperature is 155 to 160 degrees F and the meat loaves are cooked through. Serve hot.

ITALIAN MINI LOAVES



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Guests will reach for seconds once they sample a slice from one of these fragrant little loaves. "You can also make breadsticks with this dough," suggests Debra Hartze of Zeeland, North Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 3 loaves (4 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 to 2-1/4 cups bread flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large egg
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, sugar, yeast, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and parsley. In a saucepan, heat milk, water and 1 tablespoon butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough; beat until smooth. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds; shape into loaves. Place in three greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes. , Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MINI ITALIAN MEAT LOAVES



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This was one of the first recipes I tried as a new wife many years ago. These single-serving loaves have been a super hit ever since. I like to serve them with pasta or mashed potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
1 cup milk
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup Italian tomato sauce
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six loaves. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Spoon tomato sauce over loaves. , Bake 15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 776mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

ITALIAN MEAT LOAVES



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We raise hogs, so pork is something I cook with a lot. These miniature meat loaves made with ground pork and Italian herbs are full of flavor. Our children especially like the topping of ketchup and Parmesan cheese. -Patricia Staudt, Marble Rock, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup cracker or bread crumbs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
2 pounds ground pork
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, milk, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 10 individual loaves. , Place on a rack in a greased large shallow baking pan. Spread ketchup over loaves; sprinkle with remaining cheese and Italian seasoning. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 487mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.

MINI ITALIAN-STYLE MEATLOAVES



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There's only one thing as exciting as our Italian-style meatloaf: two of these adorable mini muffin-tin versions. (So, OK, make that two things.)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix
1 cup water
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
3/4 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients until blended. Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Use back of spoon to make indentation in center of each; fill with sauce.
  • Bake 30 min. or until meatloaves are done (160ºF). Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g

MINI ITALIAN MEATLOAVES



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Make and share this Mini Italian Meatloaves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg
1 cup milk
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients.
  • Crumble beef and add to mixture; mix well.
  • Shape into 6 loaves.
  • Place in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Spoon spaghetti sauce over loaves.
  • Bake 15 minutes longer or until meat is done.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of ground meats. This will give your meatloaf a more complex flavor. Ground beef, pork, veal, and lamb are all good options.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Make sure the meatloaf is cooked all the way through. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meatloaf. It should be 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help the meatloaf stay moist and juicy.
  • Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides. Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and gravy are all good options.

Conclusion:

Italian Mini Meat Loaves with Mac and Three Cheeses is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The meatloaf is made with a mixture of ground beef, pork, and veal, and it is seasoned with Italian herbs and spices. The mac and cheese is made with a creamy sauce and three types of cheese. The two dishes are baked together in a muffin tin, and they are served with a marinara sauce. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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