Salsa Meatloaf Bites
So, I have a husband who doesn't care for meatloaf. I've attempted it various ways and this is only one of two ways he'll eat it. I really shouldn't complain, he pretty much loves everything else I make. Can't win them all, right? :)
These meatloaf bites are so cute! At three to four bites per meatloaf, these are PERFECT for kids. Silas actually saw me editing the photos for this post and asked me where they were because he wanted one! Cutie pie.
Salsa Meatloaf Bites
makes about 12 mini meatloaves
1lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons dried, minced onion
1 egg
16 buttery crackers (I used Club crackers)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup chunky salsa, divided
Place crackers in a ziploc bag, seal, and crush. This is a great job to get the kids involved in the kitchen! Meanwhile, place ground beef, onion, egg, 1 cup shredded cheese, and 1/2 cup salsa in large mixing bowl. Add crushed cracker crumbs and mix to thoroughly combine ingredients (hands work best). Press meat mixture evenly among 12 muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes, test to be sure meat is no longer pink and reaches internal temperature of 160 degrees or above. Top each meatloaf with a spoonful of remaining salsa and sprinkling of cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
I served this with a side salad and some rice with corn. Yum!
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Yum. I love this idea and it must be delicious with the cheddar cheese!
ReplyDeleteKaren
Oh these look awesome! Can't wait to give them a try :)
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ReplyDeleteOh WOW...these look so incredibly yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh my, these look delicious, Kelly. I would love for you to link up to my Tasty Thursdays link party going on right now. Thanks, Nichi
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I'm always looking for new twists on meatballs. I've never thought of salsa. Thanks for the great idea! I'll be making these tonight.
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy! I love meatloaf
ReplyDeleteThis looks super yummy and a great weeknight dinner! Can't wait to try!
ReplyDeletemy guys would love these!
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michele
Oh these look so yummy! I've pinned to make really soon.
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Debbie :)
Yummy!
ReplyDeleteThese sound Perfect for a twist on Mexican Night around here! I need to try these soon! Thanks for Sharing
ReplyDeleteThese sound delicious. Great for entertaining!
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly,
ReplyDeleteWe will really enjoy your Salsa Meatloaf Bites, great idea. Hope you have a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Just had to come by and say I made these for dinner tonight and they were a huge hit so thank you
ReplyDeleteI love to do bite size food too. It also makes my little one more likely to eat it! Thanks for sharing on Thursdays Treasures
ReplyDeleteI made a version of this and wrote about it here. Did anyone else have a problem with the meat not browning because the fat had no where to go?
ReplyDeleteThey were still really tasty, but next time I will just shape into balls and bake on a cookie sheet so the fat has some place to drain.
Thank you so much for sharing your tasty recipe.