Cheesy Italian Meatloaf Minis Recipes

CHEESY ITALIAN MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. and prepare 9x5 loaf pan by lining it with foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, except 1/2 of the tomato sauce and the mozzarella.
• After ingredients are combined, transfer the meatloaf mixture to a flat surface, covered with parchment or wax paper. Shape the meatloaf into an oval or square and sprinkle most of the mozzarella over the middle of the meatloaf. Save about 1/4 cup of the mozzarella for the topping. Next, roll the meatloaf up and place it in the loaf pan. Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to press the meatloaf down so that it is all even at the top. Pour the reserved 1/2 of tomato sauce over the top and spread out evenly.
• Bake for 1 hour. Once cooked, remove from oven and sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese over the top. Bake for about 10-15 minutes more.
• Allow meatloaf to cool for about 10 minutes and then cut loaf into 8 even slices. Enjoy with a side salad or another favorite side dish!

CHEESY ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Liberally spray a bundt pan with cooking spray. Have nearby a foil lined sheet pan.
• In a medium-size mixing bowl mix together the ground beef, onion, green pepper, bread crumbs, Parmesan, pasta sauce, parsley, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, steak seasoning, garlic and salt. Add eggs.
• Using your hands mix until fully combined and the ingredients are evenly distributed. Divided in half.
• Press 1/2 of meatloaf mixture in pan. Arrange the mozzarella cheese over the meatloaf then top with the remaining meatloaf mixture. Press evenly.
• Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven. Drain liquid from bundt pan. (Use oven mitts the pan will be hot.) Center foil lined sheet pan on top, then flip to Invert meatloaf onto the pan. Arrange cheese slices overlapping on top.
• Increase oven temperature to 375°F. Return to oven baking for an additional 15 minutes or until cooked through and cheese has melted. Rest on pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a platter or cake stand.
• Serve slices with additional warm pasta sauce on the side.

CHEESY ITALIAN MINI MEATLOAF CUPS AND GREEN BEANS IN 30 MINUTES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare muffin tin with non stick olive oil spray. Set aside.
• Reserve 1/3 cup pasta sauce. Combine remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well with hands. Portion mixture into muffin tin, filling 8 cups with mixture. Gently press down on meatloaf. Spread reserved sauce over top of the meatloafs.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until meatloaves are cooked through.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy.
• Once mini meatloaves are in the oven begin preparing Garlic and Lemon Green Beans.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil. Slice garlic cloves and add to the pan. Stir and allow garlic to cook for about 30 seconds-1 minute.
• Add green beans, sprinkle with salt and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove cover squeeze in juice of ½ lemon and stir. Allow to cook until liquid is nearly evaporated, about 3-5 minutes.
• Remove from skillet and place beans in a serving dish. Serve and enjoy!

MINI MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, oats and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into eight miniature meatloaves. Place these in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Stir thoroughly and spread over each meatloaf.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

MINI ITALIAN MEAT LOAVES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six loaves. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Spoon tomato sauce over loaves. , Bake 15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with pasta if desired.

CHEESY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl combine the beef, pork, soup mix, eggs, bread crumbs, pepper and water. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Mix well and spread half of mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Spread remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese over meat loaf mixture. Top with remaining half of meat loaf mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN MINI MEAT LOAVES WITH MAC AND THREE CHEESES

Steps:

• Put a large pot of water on to boil for pasta. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place meat in a bowl. Make a well in meat. Fill well with egg, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup cheese, peppers, onions, garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Mix meat and breading and form 4 individual oval meat loaves, 1-inch thick. Coat loaves with extra-virgin olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Roast 18 to 20 minutes.
• When the pasta water boils, salt water and add pasta. Cook until slightly undercooked ? pasta will continue to cook when combined with cheese sauce.
• Melt butter in a saucepan and add flour. Whisk in milk. Bring to a bubble. Thicken milk, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cheeses: Cheddar, asiago, 1/2 cup Parmesan and black pepper. Stir to melt cheeses. Drain pasta and combine with melted cheese sauce and transfer to a flameproof baking dish or casserole. Place bread crumbs in a bowl and add extra-virgin olive oil and herbs to bread crumbs. Top pasta with bread crumbs. Place under a broiler and brown bread crumbs. Serve cheese and pasta alongside meat loaf.

SIMPLY CHEESY ITALIAN MINI MEATLOAF AND GREEN BEANS IN 30 MINUTES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare muffin tin with non stick olive oil spray. Set aside. Reserve ⅓ cup pasta sauce. Combine remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well with hands. Portion mixture into muffin tin, filling 8 cups with mixture. Gently press down on meatloaf. Spread reserved sauce over top of the meatloafs. Bake for 20 minutes, or until meatloaves are cooked through. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy. Once mini meatloaves are in the oven begin preparing Garlic and Lemon Green Beans. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil. Slice garlic cloves and add to the pan. Stir and allow garlic to cook for about 30 seconds-1 minute. Add green beans, sprinkle with salt and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Remove cover squeeze in juice of ½ lemon and stir. Allow to cook until liquid is nearly evaporated, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from skillet and place beans in a serving dish. Serve and enjoy!

CHEESY MINI-MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Beat egg and milk together.
• Add cheese, oats, onion, salt, & pepper to milk/egg mixture.
• Mix in ground beef with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated well.
• Shape into 8 loaves and place into a greased 9x13 pan.
• Mix all sauce ingredients together and spoon over loaves.
• You may want to make extra sauce for after its done cooking!
• Place in 350 degree oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

MINI ITALIAN-STYLE MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Mix first 4 ingredients until blended. Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.
• Use back of spoon to make indentation in center of each; fill with sauce.
• Bake 30 min. or until meatloaves are done (160ºF). Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

CHEESY MEAT LOAF MINIS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add fresh breadcrumbs, cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.
• While the breadcrumbs cook, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Add the onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes.
• Combine onion mixture, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining ingredients. Shape into 6 (4x2 inch) loaves; place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees. After 15 minutes, spoon the glaze evenly over each meatloaf. Bake an additional 10 minutes until done.

CHEESY TURKEY MINI MEATLOAVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Mix first 4 ingredients just until blended. Press into 12 muffin pan cups sprayed with cooking spray.
• Poke hole in center of each with end of wooden spoon; fill with cheese. Top with sauce.
• Bake 30 min. or until meatloaves are done (165ºF).