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mini meatloaf muffins with cheddar cheese and bbq sauce on a plate
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Cheddar BBQ Meatloaf Muffins

Cheddar BBQ meatloaf muffins are mini meatloaves made in a muffin tin and topped with BBQ sauce and lots of cheese. This easy meatloaf recipe is a quick and easy dinner that's super kid friendly and picky eater approved!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Dee
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce any kind, plus more for brushing on muffin tops
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients together, except for the cheddar cheese, and form into large ball
  • Fill the muffin tin with the meat mixture
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, and remove extra juice if desired
  • Brush tops of muffins with barbecue sauce, and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the sauce
  • Return to the oven, and bake until cheese melts and internal temperature is at least 160 degrees, according to meat thermometer

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Notes

Variation -- You can use 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup breadcrumbs to help the meatloaf muffins absorb the juices from the meat if you want.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 297mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg

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