Bacon-Topped Mini Meat Loaves

Name: Bacon-Topped Mini Meat Loaves
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 5 bacon strips; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 3/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1/4 cup ketchup

Here's all the savory deliciousness of Mom's meat loaf in a single-serving size! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

5 bacon strips
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded carrots
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup

Directions

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
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 and mix well.
Shape into five loaves. Arrange around the edge of a microwave-safe deep-dish pie plate; top each with a strip of bacon.
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.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Originally published as Mini Meatloaves in Simple & Delicious December/January 2013

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pajamaangel

Feb 18, 2015

I love this meatloaf! I made mine in the oven and had to omit the red onion as I didn't have any on hand. Instead I added dried minced onion (1 Tbsp) to the recipe. We'll make this again!
plainpatty

Feb 15, 2014

How hot of an oven for how long?
mal_paint

Feb 26, 2013

Oops! Forgot to add i made this in the oven...
mal_paint

Feb 26, 2013

LOVE this meat loaf! Got it out of the Simple & Delicious Magaizne and don't make meat loaf any other way!! A MUST!
Hdezb333

Jan 10, 2013

This is a very delicious meat loaf, i made mine in the oven, i'm not sure i would add the bacon next time, but great flavor. You can leave out the onions and bell pepper and it still taste great.