This Mini Meatloaf Recipe is the best I’ve ever tried! Tender, flavorful loaves with an incredible, straightforward glaze.
Reasons To Love This Mini Meatloaf Recipe:
- Effortless: straightforward to make with simple ingredients.
- Quick: Less time baking than traditional meatloaf, plus more glaze in every bite!
- Meal prep friendly: Ideal for making ahead of time.
- Comfort food: Delivers classic, comforting flavors.
- satisfying leftovers: Turns into tasty meatloaf sliders!
Mini Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients:
A few ingredients to talk about:
- Ground beef: Don’t go too lean or meatloaves can end up a bit dry. I like 90/10.
- Panko: Panko gives a lighter texture than regular breadcrumbs, but you can use either.
- Veggies: For a super quick chop throw them all in the food processor.
- Beef bouillon powder: Use just a small amount for deep flavor without overwhelming.
- Ketchup: Use the same ketchup you used for the meatloaf for flavor consistency.
- Apple cider vinegar: Balsamic vinegar will also work here.
How To Make This Mini Meatloaf Recipe
- Sauté: Sauté veggies in olive oil until tender. Let cool.
- Meatloaf mixture: Add cooled veggies to the remaining meatloaf ingredients in a bowl. Mix gently.
- Baking: Divide mixture into muffin tin, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Glazing: Mix glaze ingredients, apply to meatloaves, and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Finishing touches: Let rest for five minutes before serving. Enjoy!
What To Serve Alongside This Mini Meatloaf Recipe:
- Roasted veggies: Carrots, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes.
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Our best-ever mashed potatoes recipe!
- Green Bean Almondine: Sautéed with almonds.
- Caesar Salad: Romaine, croutons, Parmesan.
- Quinoa Salad: With cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocado.
- Mac and Cheese: Creamy and cheesy.
- Dinner Rolls: The reliable side!
- Cucumber Salad: With a simple vinaigrette.
Storage
Mini Meatloaf Recipe Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Cool, store in airtight container up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Individually wrap, freeze up to 3 months; thaw in fridge.
- Reheat: Microwave or oven until hot. Thaw frozen meatloaves before reheating.
