Little Cheddar Meat Loaves
Cooking for 2
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Paula Petersen in Granite City, Illinois says her recipe for cheesy meat-loaf cups is “great when you have a craving for meat loaf but no time to bake it. My husband and I just love these served with au gratin or fried potatoes.”
SERVINGS: 2
CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- TOPPING:
- 4 teaspoons ketchup
- 4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the egg, oats, ketchup and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Coat four muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with meat mixture. Spread ketchup over loaves. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups. Yield: 2 servings.