Bacon-Topped Mini Meat Loaves
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 5 servings.
Here's all the savory deliciousness of Mom's meat loaf in a single-serving size! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
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5 bacon strips
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1/3 cup 2% milk
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 cup shredded carrots
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
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3/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
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3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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1 medium red onion, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1-1/2 pounds ground beef
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1/4 cup ketchup
Directions
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1.
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
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2.
Combine the egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, carrots, green pepper, crackers, 1/2 cup cheese, onion and seasonings in a large bowl. Crumble beef over mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly.
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3.
Shape into 5 loaves. Arrange around the edge of a microwave-safe deep-dish pie plate; top each with a strip of bacon.
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4.
Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Spread ketchup over tops and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 meat loaf: 489 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 852mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.
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