Best 8 Little Meat Loaves Recipes

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Little meat loaves are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They can be made with a variety of different ingredients, including ground beef, pork, lamb, or turkey. They are often served with a sauce, such as tomato sauce or gravy. Little meat loaves can be baked, fried, or grilled. They are a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or they can be dressed up for a special occasion.

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LITTLE MEAT LOAVES



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These individual meat loaves are topped with a sweet and tangy sauce. The sausage in this recipe yields a more complex flavor than your standard meat loaf.

Provided by ELIZABETH 45

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup milk
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried Italian-style seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground sausage
1 cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cracker crumbs, milk, cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, Italian-style seasoning, garlic salt, ground beef and ground sausage. Mix this together well and form into individual loaves. Place the loaves in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Mix this together well and spoon some of this sauce over each loaf. Garnish each loaf with some Parmesan cheese and seasoning to taste.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1918.6 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

LITTLE CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES



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These cheesy meat loaf minis are perfect when you're craving meat loaf but don't want to wait a long time for a full-size one to bake. My husband and I just love these served with au gratin or fried potatoes. -Paula Petersen, Granite City, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
TOPPING:
4 teaspoons ketchup
4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, ketchup and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Coat 4 muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with meat mixture. Spread ketchup over loaves. , Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, about 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

LITTLE MEAT LOAVES



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"I've wanted to reduce the fat in my meat loaf for many years, so I finally came up with this recipe," explains Paul Soper of Sierra Vista, Arizona. "By starting with lean ground beef and not adding any milk or egg yolks, I reduced the total fat considerably. Making individual loaves cuts the cooking time by almost half," he adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 egg whites
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight loaves. , Place on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Spoon ketchup over the loaves. Bake 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and meat is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUCY LITTLE MEAT LOAVES



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Make and share this Saucy Little Meat Loaves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by longhornmel

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup catsup
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix together the ground beef, oatmeal, salt, egg, milk, and onion powder.
  • Form into 4 small loaves.
  • Place in shallow baking pan.
  • Mix the catsup, mustard, and brown sugar together.
  • Spread topping evenly on top of the loaves.
  • Put a little water in the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

SAUCY LITTLE MEAT LOAVES



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My precious little Mother made this when we were growing up in Fair Oaks California. We loved it, the only problem she usually served it with canned peas which we hated and tried to sneak to the dog when no one was looking....LOL Sorry Daddy!! NOT! She was and still is to this day a wonderful cook at the age of 82. God bless...

Provided by Candy Beard

Categories     Beef

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
3/4 c instant oats
1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 medium onion diced
1 egg slightly beaten with
3/4 c evaporated milk

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all of the above ingredients and shape into 6 small loaves
  • 2. Place in a baking dish that has been sprayed with pam
  • 3. TOPPING 1/3 C Catsup 1 T Brown sugar 1 T prepared mustard
  • 4. Combine topping ingredients and spread over the top of each meat loaf
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
  • 6. Serve with mashed potatoes and My Granny Helens 9 day slaw. Enjoy

LITTLE CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES



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Every time I made this, everyone just raves about how good it is. It is an easy and fast recipe.

Provided by Robin Parrow

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
3/4 c milk
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 c quick cooking oats
1/2 c chopped onions
1 tsp salt
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 tsp prepared mustard

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, beat the egg an milk. Stir in the cheese, oats, onion and salt. Add beef and mix well.
  • 2. Recipe says to shape into eight or nine loaves. I prefer to shape it into 4 loaves. Can freeze 2 for another meal. Placed in greased baking pan.
  • 3. Combine ketchup, mustard and brown sugar and spoon over the loaves. Yummy.
  • 4. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until no longer pink. If using a thermometer, cook to 160 degrees.

LITTLE MEAT LOAVES



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Categories     Beef     Cheese     Sausage     Tomato     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup buttery round crackers, crushed
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried Italian-style seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground sausage
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cracker crumbs, milk, cheese, onion, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, Italian-style seasoning, garlic salt, ground beef and ground sausage. Mix this together well and form into individual loaves. Place the loaves in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Mix this together well and spoon some of this sauce over each loaf. Garnish each loaf with some Parmesan cheese and seasoning to taste.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes.

LITTLE MEAT LOAVES



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Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices bread, crusts trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup milk
1 pound lean ground beef, sirloin or round
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder or chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
dash , of hot sauce, (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.2. Put the bread cubes in a medium mixing bowl. Add the milk and stir to coat all of the bread. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well, using your hands. Shape the mixture into 4 oval loaves about 7 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide at the center. Place the loaves in an ungreased 9-by-13-inch baking dish so they aren't touching.3. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 3 minutes before serving.VARIATION: To make a traditional-sized meatloaf, increase the ground meat to 1 1/2 pounds. (You could add another half-pound of ground beef, veal, turkey, or pork.) Mix everything together and place in lightly greased loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes on the center rack of a preheated 375°F oven. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.TO MAKE AHEAD: The meat loaves may be prepared through Step 2 the night before, covered with plastic wrap, and refrigerated. (The loaves may need slight adjusting to restore their shape before baking.) Once baked, let cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or wrap tightly in foil and freeze for up to 1 month.TO REHEAT: Cover in foil (to keep in the juices) and heat in a preheated 350°F oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. If frozen, heat wrapped in foil, in a preheated oven until warm, 30 to 40 minutes. You could also slice them and reheat the slices in a microwave--1 minute, turn over, and cook 45 seconds more.From From Our House To Yours. Compilation copyright © 2002 by Chronicle Books LLC. Foreword copyright © 2002 by Joyce Goldstein. Photographs copyright © 2002 by E.J. Armstrong. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Add breadcrumbs, eggs, and milk to bind the meatloaf together.
  • Season the meatloaf generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Form the meatloaf into small loaves and place them in a baking dish.
  • Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or macaroni and cheese.

Conclusion:

Little meat loaves are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a little meat loaf recipe that everyone will love.

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