Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis

By VegasBartender

We add white cheddar cheese to this comfort-food favorite making it seem more indulgent than it actually is at less than 300 calories per serving.

Flavor Hit:
Tasting fresh breadcrumbs makes the sturdy, hearty, and nutty-tasting.

Prep Pointer:
Diced cheese melts into yummy-gooey pockets as the meat loaves cook.

Tiffany Vickers Davis, Cooking Light

NOVEMBER 2012

Ingredients

• 1 ounce fresh breadcrumbs (about 1/2 cup)
• Cooking spray
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup ketchup, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 ounces white cheddar cheese, diced
• 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs; cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.

3. While breadcrumbs cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Combine onion mixture, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining ingredients. Shape into 6 (4 x 2-inch) loaves on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; spread 2 teaspoons ketchup over each. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until done.