MINI MEATLOAF

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Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 pound raw lean ground beef (or extra lean, 4% or less beef)
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup (about 2 large) egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
  • 3/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or part-skim mozzarella)
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1



Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Evenly distribute mixture along the muffin cups, and smooth out the tops. Evenly top with marinara sauce.

3. Bake until firm with lightly browned edges, about 35 minutes.

4. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake until melted, about 5 minutes.