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Easy Mini Meatloaves Recipe

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This Easy Mini Meatloaves recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy individual-sized meatloaves packed with flavorful ground beef or turkey, cheddar cheese, and a smoky BBQ rub. Topped with your favorite BBQ sauce and baked to perfection, these mini meatloaves are perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or meal prep.

Ingredients

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Meatloaf Mixture

  • 16 ounces ground beef or ground turkey
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces milk
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ rub (your favorite blend)

For Topping

  • BBQ sauce of choice (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or aluminum foil to ensure easy cleanup after baking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef (or turkey), Panko breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, and BBQ rub. Gently mix the ingredients together just until combined to keep the mixture tender.
  3. Shape Mini Loaves: Divide the meat mixture into three equal portions. Shape each portion into a small loaf, roughly the size of a mini meatloaf, suitable for individual servings.
  4. Bake Initial Loaves: Arrange the mini loaves on the prepared baking sheet and place them in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until they start to firm up and cook through.
  5. Add BBQ Sauce and Continue Baking: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Brush each mini meatloaf generously with your favorite BBQ sauce. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 4 to 5 minutes to set the glaze and enhance flavor.
  6. Rest and Serve: Once cooked, remove the meatloaves from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Check that the internal temperature has reached 160°F for beef or 165°F for turkey to ensure food safety.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option with slightly different cooking times.
  • Using Panko breadcrumbs helps create a lighter texture compared to regular breadcrumbs.
  • Feel free to switch the cheddar cheese with mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavor profiles.
  • Make sure not to overmix the meat mixture to avoid dense meatloaves.
  • BBQ sauce can be homemade or store-bought, choose your favorite style (sweet, smoky, spicy) for topping.
  • Allowing the meatloaves to rest helps juices redistribute and ensures moistness.

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