BBQ Meat Loaf Minis

Name: BBQ Meat Loaf Minis
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce; 1 pound ground beef; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; Additional hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce, optional

Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 cup of salsa. —Linda Call, Falun, Kansas

Ingredients

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

Directions

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: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in foil. 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.

Nutrition Facts

2 mini meat loaves: 330 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy meatloaf minis in Taste of Home April/May 2013

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jkcoach98

Apr 11, 2018

I followed the directions as is and my family thought this recipe is terrible. There was no flavor and it was really mushy. I will not be making it again..
Debglass11

Sep 16, 2016

Easy, versatile recipe! Since I didn't have stuffing mix, I substituted a mixture of Italian bread crumbs and panko and used one egg instead of the water. I used about 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef, so I increased the barbecue sauce to about 1/2 cup. I also added finely chopped onion, and a bit of ketchup and kosher salt. Everyone loved them!
apschwartz

Sep 1, 2016

Good and easy to make on a busy weekday night.
kfnb

Sep 1, 2016

I have made these many times. I like them because they really stretch out pound of ground beef. I always serve them with a mixed vegetable casserole. Very tasty.
Susie77

Aug 12, 2016

These are really tasty and easy. One thing that appeals to me is the ability to add/subtract ingredients. For instance, my husband loves jalapenos so his little meat loaves get them, diced finely. I love onions, so mine get extra. I did cut back on the cheese though since neither of us care for it that much.
lisahughes

May 5, 2016

This was yummy and really easy to make. Very quick, too! The stuffing added just the right amount of seasoning. Next time I would definitely generously grease the muffin tin cups ahead of time. I found they were hard to get out of the tins after they were done. My picky kids loved these.!
hkays

Sep 11, 2015

This was inedible. The stuffing mix didn't go well in the recipe. Threw all of them away!
lsmith9180

Jun 14, 2015

This was easy enough for my 9 year old to make. Wonderful recipe, the whole family loves it!
mocalcook

Jun 12, 2015

kids can't get enough of this (and neither can my husband)
dschultz01

Mar 11, 2015

So good and so quick and easy to make! Only complaint I have is that you could really taste the stuffing. I will definitely make these again.