BBQ Meat Loaf Minis Recipe

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• Additional hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce, optional

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix, water and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press 1/3 cup mixture into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups.

Bake, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle tops with cheese; bake 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with additional barbecue sauce.

Freeze option: Cover and freeze cooled meat loaves on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer meat loaves to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through. Top with cheese as directed.
Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as BBQ Meat Loaf Minis in Taste of Home
April/May 2013