Mini BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf

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 Individual serving Mini BBQ Bacon-Cheddar Meatloaf Recipe - smoky barbecue glazed meatloaves packed full of cheesy bacon deliciousness. Made in half the time and perfect for a meal any day of the week.

Weeknight meals can often be a challenge. Trying to keep things fresh and new, while keeping them quick, easy, and most of all really delicious can be difficult to pull off week after week.

Meatloaves are easy to put together but may take too much time after a long day. But it doesn't have to take an hour to cook if you make them individual-sized or "mini".

These bite-sized BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaves are really packed with flavor and are a nice change up from the typical ketchup-based version. Making for a Sunday-style dinner any night of the week!

However, if you're looking for a typical style meatloaf, this Instant Pot Meatloaf and Potatoes can be made in a cinch too!

What typically goes in a meatloaf?

A traditional meatloaf recipe has ground beef, some kind of filler like bread crumbs or crackers, some spices, egg, and a meatloaf sauce or topping. The ingredients can vary, but the base is usually the same, a mixture of meat and seasonings, shaped into a loaf. In this case, the loaves are just miniature!

What INGREDIENTS make the Mini BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf so Tasty?

  • Using Chili Sauce instead of ketchup gives them a little extra zing.
  • Just the right amount of seasoning and a touch of Worcestershire and Yellow Mustard make this delish.
  • Panko bread crumbs add an extra crunch factor.
  • Using your favorite BBQ lends to just the right taste for you and your family! This is our favorite store-bought BBQ Sauce!
  • And must we not forget the Bacon and Cheddar! I think they speak for themselves, but life is just better with both of these! (in my humble opinion)
  • Creating a mini version allows you to cook in half the time!

How do you Keep a meatloaf moist?

Don’t over-mix: The trick to moist meatloaf is not over-mixing it when you are making it. You want to just combine the ingredients, if you work it too much it will become tough.

Don't overcook: Overcooking can make the meatloaf dry out and taste like you are chewing on cardboard.

Don't overfill: Too much breadcrumb filling can make the center too doughy and dry.

Pro Tip: If you add too many breadcrumbs and started mixing just add in a little buttermilk or milk to help add moisture back in.

Mini BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf

These individual serving Mini BBQ Bacon-Cheddar Meatloaf Recipe - smoky barbecue glazed meatloaves packed full of cheesy bacon deliciousness. Made in half the time perfect for a meal any day of the week.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 6 ounces chili sauce
  • 4 slices thick bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar or cheddar blend cheese
  • ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • ½ cup prepared BBQ sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Cook and crumble bacon.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix together all meatloaf ingredients except the BBQ sauce.
  4. Divide the mixture into 8 round loaves. Press a small depression into the middle of the meatloaves.
  5. Brush BBQ sauce on top of the meatloaves.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes. Turn on broiler and brown the BBQ sauce for 2 to 5 minutes.
  7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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