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Cheesy Meatloaf Minis made in the muffin tin and full of hidden veggies. Freezer friendly, family friendly weeknight meal that's gluten free.

Mama’s Cheesy Meatloaf Minis


  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 12 meatloaf minis 1x

Description

Cheesy Meatloaf Minis made in the muffin tin and full of hidden veggies. Freezer friendly, family friendly weeknight meal that’s gluten free.


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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 2 cloves (1 teaspoon minced) garlic
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup finely shredded zucchini
  • 4 ounces cheddar, small diced
  • 1 cup diced gluten free bread
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • for sauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; coat 12 count muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
  2. Over medium high heat, sauté onions, bell pepper and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
  3. In large bowl, gently mix together cooked onions and bell pepper with beef, carrots, zucchini, cheese, bread, tomato paste, egg, and seasonings.
  4. Roll mixture into 12 small meatloafs and place in muffin tin; bake for 15 minutes.
  5. In small bowl, mix together sauce by combining maple syrup, mustard and tomato paste.
  6. Add tablespoon sauce on top of each meatloaf and broil 5 minutes.