Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves
These simple mini BBQ cheddar meatloaves are full of lean ground beef, cheese, and a smoky flavor you’ll love. Plus, you just mix and bake, making them so easy!
WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
I think some people are intimidated by meatloaf, but it couldn’t be easier. You just grab a spoon, mix everything up in a bowl, make a loaf, or in this case, mini loaves, and bake! Seriously, it’s THAT easy. It makes the perfect dinner option, and it’s fabulous comfort food. Now…these mini loaves….I think I could eat them every day! They are full of flavor and perfect anytime. Most of the time when I make meatloaf, I serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans. It’s just a fabulous comfort food meal, and it comes together so quickly.
How to Use Ground Turkey in Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves
My husband has Alpha-Gal, which means he has an allergy to red meat. So I make all our ground beef recipes using mostly ground turkey. It’s an easy swap! Since turkey is naturally leaner and milder in flavor, you’ll want to be a little more generous with the seasonings to give it the same rich, savory taste. Don’t worry about measuring every extra pinch perfectly; ground turkey is very forgiving, so feel free to season it to your taste. A little extra minced garlic, onion powder, liquid smoke, and BBQ sauce can make all the difference. The result is still a moist, delicious meatloaf with plenty of flavor.
What To Serve With Meatloaf:
Of course, as I mentioned above, I love it with green beans and mashed potatoes!
Mini BBQ Cheddar Meatloaves
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of quick minute oats
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard
- ½ cup of tomato sauce
- 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the BBQ sauce. Pat out 8 mini rectangular loaves and place on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle BBQ sauce on top of each one. Bake for 25-28 minutes.
Notes
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