Make-Ahead Cheesy Bacon Mini Meatloaves

Make-Ahead Cheesy Bacon Mini Meatloaves recipe

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Keep these bacon-wrapped make-ahead mini meatloaves in the freezer for a fast, home-cooked solution to mealtime emergencies.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

55 min

servings

total:

6 servings

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What You Need

eggs

3/4

cup milk

1-1/2

lb. lean ground beef

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

green onions, sliced

slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon

OSCAR MAYER Bacon Uses The Very Best Cuts And Is Naturally Hardwood Smoked

Make It

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).

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Healthy Living

Save 60 calories and 6g of fat, including 3g of saturated fat, per serving by preparing with fat-free milk, extra-lean ground beef, KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese and OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with roasted new potatoes and hot steamed green beans.

Variation

Frozen meatloaves can be thawed overnight in refrigerator before baking. When ready to serve, heat oven to 375ºF. Place meatloaves on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 35 min. or until done (160ºF).

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G.R.I.T.S.

posted:12/26/2012

This is a fantastic recipe!! Even my husband who doesn't like meatloaf asks for seconds and wants to know when we're having it again. Have shared it with so many. Can't stop raving about this simple dish that literally stretches only 1 lb. ground beet into 7 mini meatloaves! Perfect for vacuum seal and freeze for easy, easy weeknight comfort food!

a cook

posted:12/17/2012

Yum! I didn't have BBQ sauce so I substituted ketchup, brown sugar, grape jelly [home made version of BBQ sauce] and a hint of mustard. It still turned out great!

sockmom191

posted:12/16/2012

They were so easy and yummy. I doubled the recipe and froze some. The second time I made them after they came out of the oven I put them in a hot frying pan for a couple of minutes. We like the bacon a little crispier. My family loved this recipe.

jrnjan

posted:12/15/2012

very tasty

JuneHobart

posted:12/11/2012

Very Good. The bacon wasn't so crisp. I spread bbq sauce on the top at the end, and then I put it under the broiler for an extra 5 minutes, trying to crisp the bacon up. I didn't add onions, it still turned out good.

nsac2

posted:12/8/2012

Sounds like an excellent recipe, except I would change one thing: Bake it first, then freeze. I was taught to never freeze food with raw eggs in it.

42racingmom

posted:12/4/2012

My family gave this mini meat loaf 5+ stars and said do not lose the recipe mom you have to make it again. It is easy to make and I may use 2 full pounds of meat next time it had a bit much stufing in it. How ever I see it as a awsome option for make a head meals and meals for where there is only one person or two. where you want a full meal but do not want a lot of left overs sitting around.You have got to try this!

wats22

posted:12/4/2012

This is by far the best meatloaf recipe I have ever made!

a cook

posted:11/29/2012

We loved these, but they never made it to the freezer! Will certainly make again, maybe using tomato sauce and Italian seasoning, or...so many combinations possible.

mterkoski

posted:11/28/2012

This is so easy and so good - my kids wanted thirds!!!!!