Li’l Cheddar Meat Loaves

Name: Li'l Cheddar Meat Loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound ground beef; 2/3 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

I got this recipe from my aunt when I was a teen and have made these miniature loaves many times since. My husband and three children count this main dish among their favorites. —Kathy Bowron, Cocolalla, Idaho

Ingredients

1 large egg
3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk egg and milk. Stir in the cheese, oats, onion and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight loaves; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard; spoon over loaves.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts

1 meat loaf: 279 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Li'l Cheddar Meat Loaves in Taste of Home April/May 1999

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homemadewithlove

Sep 17, 2019

These are my go-to weeknight meatloaf recipe. They bake faster because they are single loaves and the cheesy flavor is great. Left overs can be frozen for future meals.
Digital India

Sep 7, 2019

omg its looking so tasty
Sheryll

Aug 9, 2019

These are the best meat loaf (ves) we have ever tried! My entire family loves them! Just delicious!!
Karen

Jul 16, 2019

Best ever!!! I add bell peppers to it and usually double or triple it so I can freeze some for another meal. I have taken it to family reunions as meatballs and everyone wanted the recipe!
kakjw

May 28, 2019

I don't make any other type of meatloaf except these li'l cheddar mini meatloaves! My entire family, Mom, sisters, moth-in-law all love this recipe. Always a hit!
DJ

Apr 26, 2019

I cannot see the recipe because of the advertisement covering it. I only see the partial ingredients. Egglands Best takes up a huge square over the ingredients!
Zeeshan

Apr 10, 2019

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ellimaye1

Feb 14, 2019

Loved by everyone! I doubled the recipe but did not double the cheese or the brown sugar. The sauce was plenty sweet and could maybe even do with less sugar. My husband said this was his favorite meatloaf recipe.
Melissa

Jan 28, 2019

This is my favorite meatloaf recipe ever! I've been making these super tasty meatloaves since 1999. I make 6 loaves instead of 8 and cook for 40-45 minutes. I also cover the pan with foil for the first 20 minutes.
Chrissy

Jan 16, 2019

It took more cooking time then the recipe stated , at least 45 to 50 minutes. And I used seasoned breadcrumbs instead of oats. And the recipe was amazing!!!! I will definitely be making this again!!!