Favorite Meat Loaf Cups

Name: Favorite Meat Loaf Cups
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup crushed cornflakes; 4 tablespoons dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); Additional ketchup, optional

My family enjoys meat loaf, but sometimes I can't spare the hour or more it takes to bake in the traditional shape. A quick alternative is to divide the meat mixture into muffin cups for individual servings that are ready in less than 30 minutes. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
4 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Additional ketchup, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
Press into 12 foil-lined or greased muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 160°. Drain before serving. Drizzle with ketchup if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 302 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 146mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein.

Originally published as Favorite Meat Loaf Cups in Quick Cooking July/August 1998

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Debglass11

Mar 7, 2018

Such a great and easy recipe! Made as written, except used fresh minced onion instead of dried and panko crumbs since I didn't have any cornflakes. They came out moist and tender and family loved them. I did add a little brown sugar and mustard to the additional ketchup and brushed it on before baking. A keeper for busy weeknights....or anytime!
jeanemed

Jul 26, 2017

I used it as a filling for stuffed peppers. In this case, I'd lower the temperature and cook longer so the peppers would be soft as butter. Very good.
swh60

May 30, 2017

I always use Chili sauce instead of ketchup, it has more twang, also use breadcrumbs instead of cornflakes.
Val634

May 10, 2016

I will never make the traditional way again. This was so good! I used 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 cup crushed saltines & adjusted the remaining ingredients since it's just my husband and I. I combined brown sugar, ketchup and a dab of mustard for a topping. YUM!
lovelies

Jun 13, 2015

Made 2 1/2 batches and served a family of 8 with very few leftover. They went over great. Moist and delicious. The 4 yr. Old and 2 yr. old ate without a fuss.
Jo-nana

Feb 16, 2014

I added grated carrot and minced fresh onion (omitted dried onion) . Very easy to make ahead and freeze for the week ahead as the family is often on different schedules.
maryk043

May 25, 2011

I live alone now so I cut all recipes in half. This is easy, tastes good, and I have 4 to freeze. I did substitute oatmeal for the corn flakes and topped the little loaves with extra ketchup and shredded cheddar. Would probably be good with bead crumbs as well.
martini971

Dec 18, 2010

Great recipe for our family dinner. Definitely quick and easy...kids will like having their own little meatloaf "cupcake". Plus, we freeze the leftovers for a meal the next week!
Elaine316

Oct 2, 2009

These are easy to make and really yummy!!
efbk46

Jan 19, 2009

Will these freeze well so that you can make them ahead?