Marvelous Mini Meatloaves

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A customized take on comfort food means you not only get your own mini meatloaf, but you choose your cheese, seasoning and add-ins, too. This time it really is all about you.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

50 min

servings

total:

6 servings

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what you need

Take 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef, 1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix and 1 cup water and mix & match your recipe from these options...

seasoning options	add-in choices	cheese possibilities
1 tsp. Italian seasoning	spaghetti sauce	KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 tsp. chili powder	TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa	KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves	chopped roasted red peppers	ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1 tsp. garlic powder	KRAFT or BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce	KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Then follow our 3 simple steps:

HEAT oven to 375°F. Mix meat, stuffing mix, water and seasoning until well blended. Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.

MAKE indentation in center of each with back of spoon; fill evenly with 3/4 cup add-ins.

BAKE 30 min. or until meatloaves are done (160°F). Top evenly with 3/4 cup cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted. Let stand 10 min.

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Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve with a hot baked potato and steamed seasonal fresh vegetables.

Make Ahead

Bake meatloaves as directed. Remove from muffin cups; cool completely. Place in single layer on baking sheet; freeze 1 hour. Transfer to airtight container. Store in freezer up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator, then reheat in 375°F oven 20 min. or until heated through.

Special Extra

For a little kick, add 2 Tbsp. A.1. Original Steak Sauce to meat mixture before pressing into muffin cups as directed.

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rmattimo

posted:9/22/2009

Kimgeo- did you see the whole recipe? I only had the directions listed (no ingredients list) until I added it to my recipe box. You don't add 3/4c to EACH one, that is the amount of addins/cheese for the entire recipe. Hope that helps!

maf201

posted:9/22/2009

Years ago when the kids were small I made my regular meatloaf recipe in muffin pans for dinner. The kids always came home from school starving and it took too long to make the meatloaf regular size. They loved it cause it was just the right size for them - they thought it was "personally" teirs.

a cook

posted:9/22/2009

I'm just responding to the previous raters question. The 3/4 cup of add-ins and 3/4 cup cheese are for all 12 meatloaves, not each one.

shootergirl1971

posted:9/22/2009

kimgeo - i believe they mean to disperse the 3/4 cup of filling and cheese between all of the mini meatloaves - not 3/4 cp per each one....that's my guess..

a cook

posted:9/22/2009

I think you're supposed to divided the 3/4 c of addins to the 12 servings.

knb01

posted:9/22/2009

I LOVE these little "meat muffins" as we call them at our house. The portions are perfect and they even turn out a little crispy on the bottoms and top (compared to regular meatloaf which can be mushy), which is great! A suggestion for the comment below- just sprinkle the top of each "meat muffin" with the toppings- each individual does not need a 3/4c of cheese on top. I believe the instructions meant as a whole, use about 3/4c of cheese over the whole dish. Thanks for a great recipe!!

cockburn2

posted:9/22/2009

FYI, the 3/4 cup is to be divided amoung the 6 loaves. It refers to the total amount to use for all six loaves.

jmm1126

posted:9/22/2009

I have tried all of the varieties listed. My family prefers the salsa and cheese one. This recipe is very fast and user friendly especially on evenings when the family is going in a million directions. This is not my special occasion meatloaf recipe, but it is definitely is my Monday-Friday evening go to recipe.

a cook

posted:9/22/2009

I think it's saying 3/4 cup divided between all of the mini loaves. In other words, don't put a whole jar of pizza sauce on them--just a couple of teaspoons or a tablespoon. Same with the cheese.

s_thom

posted:9/22/2009

This is so simple, it bakes fast and the variety of kinds is wonderful. My favorite is the mexican/salsa one. Terrific!