Mini-Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes
(modified from recipes found at Once a Month Mom and Little Red Hen)
Meatloaf
Ingredients:
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
¾ cup whole milk
1 egg
½ cup cheddar cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 pound lean ground turkey or ground beef
½ cup carrots, shredded
½ cup baby spinach, finely chopped
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar or sucanat
1 ½ teaspoon mustard
Directions:
In a bowl beat egg and milk. Stir in cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, carrots, spinach, garlic salt and pepper. Add ground beef/turkey and mix well. Scoop into greased muffin tins (or, if you prefer an actual loaf, shape into 8 mini loaves and place into greased 9x13 inch baking dish). In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spoon sauce over mini loaves. Flash freeze for 30-45 minutes or until meat mixture is set. Remove from the pan and place into a plastic zipper bag.
To prepare: Thaw on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes for mini-loaves (30 minutes for muffin-sized portions) or until the internal temperature reads 160°F.
Servings: 12-16 mini-muffins or 8 mini-loaves
