I intended just to make mini meatloaves tonight. With a “blop” of BBQ sauce on each mini-loaf. But there was extra meat mixture left after filling the “12 muffin tin”, so I went to grab my “6 muffin tin” for the rest of the meat…but ended up pulling out the mini-muffin tin instead…to make “meatloaf bites!”
The boys LOVED the meatloaf bites!
We did NOT eat all 12 mini meatloaves and 12 meatloaf bites tonight…so I froze the leftovers for a future lunch or dinner!
BBQ Mini Meatloaves and Meatloaf Bites
A fun twist on a family favorite!
Servings - 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1.7 lb. ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- "Blops" of BBQ sauce on each mini-loaf
- 1 lb. green beans
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt/Pepper
- 6 slices bread
- 6 Tbsp margarine
- Dash of garlic salt for each toast
Instructions
- In mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, finely chopped red onion and finely chopped garlic. Scoop into regular size (or mini size) muffin tins, filling about 2/3-3/4 full. Press your finger into each meat muffin to create a small "well" for the BBQ sauce. Add a "blop" (about 1 tsp) of BBQ sauce to each muffin...regular size and mini!
- Bake mini meatloaves and meatloaf bites at 350 for 30-35 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Remove from muffin tin and place on plate.
- Saute green beans in skillet with olive oil for 4-6 minutes, or cooked to your preferred "crunchiness" or "softness." Stir often! Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Make garlic toast in toaster or toaster oven.
- Serve BBQ Mini Meatloaves and/or Meatloaf Bites with Sauteed Green Beans and Garlic Toast.