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BBQ Mini Meatloaves and Meatloaf Bites

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
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.