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Mini BBQ Meatloaves

By Valerie · August 2, 2014 · Updated June 22, 2020 11 Comments

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A simple meatloaf mixture is formed into individual meatloaves and topped with a tasty BBQ glaze. These Mini BBQ Meatloaves are a classic, family-friendly dinner choice.

A Mini BBQ Meatloaf on a blue plate with potatoes and broccoli.

Back-to-school time is fast approaching which is making me feel a pull towards the meals I cooked on a regular basis for my boys at this busy time of year. We can be a bit more loose-goosey during the summer but this time always brings a shift in the cooking routine as consistent mealtimes and wholesome meals are absolutely vital while they are in school.

Can you remember that sinking feeling when you were a kid on summer break and the back-to-school commercials started? I swear it felt like they started airing those darned commercials when you were just getting into the swing of the relaxed summer schedule.

I started noticing those commercials a couple of weeks ago and even though it doesn’t feel like we should be anywhere near back-to-school time, here we are. I know, oh so well, what an incredibly busy and stressful time this is, and not just for the kids, but for Mom and Dad. The mounds of paperwork, shopping for back-to-school clothes (this one is extra special fun if you have boys), and fighting the crowds with teacher lists in hand to shop for all those essential back-to-school supplies. A side note to the office supply stores – please stock more college ruled notebooks – nobody wants those wide ruled notebooks – m’kay?

My boys are old enough to shop for their own back-to-school supplies (hurray!) but regardless, these meatloaves are still a huge hit.

All the ingredients required to make the meatloaf mixture in a mixing bowl.

The meatloaf mixture is a simple combination of lean ground beef, quick cooking oats, some shredded cheddar cheese, a couple eggs, some milk, a little garlic pepper, onion powder, and salt.

The meatloaf mixtures is formed into individual mini meatloaves and placed on a foil lined baking sheet.

Easy clean up is just as important as easy prep when life gets crazy so here’s what I do to make cleaning up after this meal a total breeze. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty foil and coat it generously non-stick cooking spray. Form the meatloaf mixture into 8 mini loaves and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You’ll see why this is an important step in just a little bit.

The BBQ glaze in a small bowl with a spoon.

The topping is a simple combination of ketchup, BBQ sauce (use your favorite), Dijon mustard, and a little brown sugar.

The glazed meatloaves baking in the oven.

After the meatloaves have baked at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, spoon the topping evenly over each loaf and return the pan to the oven for an additional 25 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked.

The meatloaves on the baking sheet after they come out of the oven.

After you serve the meatloaves, the foil can be removed and tossed. The baking sheet is completely unaffected by the whole thing. Nice.

A Mini BBQ Meatloaf on a blue plate with potatoes and broccoli.

The kids will love them, the cleanup is incredibly easy and, if you end up with leftovers, there are meatloaf sandwiches for lunch the next day.

A mini meatloaf topped with sauce on a blue and white plate.

Mini BBQ Meatloaves

A simple meatloaf mixture is formed into individual meatloaves and topped with a tasty BBQ glaze. These Mini BBQ Meatloaves are a classic, family-friendly dinner choice.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 mini meatloaves
Calories: 444kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

Meatloaves:

  • 2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon garlic pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt

BBQ Sauce Topping:

  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup prepared BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty foil. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl combine the ground beef, egg, milk, cheese, oats, garlic pepper, onion powder and salt. Mix well. Form into 8 small, evenly sized meatloaves and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes in preheated oven.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar and mustard. After the meatloaves have baked for 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and spoon the sauce evenly over the tops. Return the pan to the oven and bake an additional 25 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatloaf | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1202mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 4mg
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Also on the plate with the mini meatloaves…

Lemon and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Lemon and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

 

 

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  1. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    August 5, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    I love that you make this dish in the oven, instead of in a frying pan! Your BBQ sauce looks very good. That sauce alone sounds like a winner. Speaking of BBQ, we gave Firestone Grill another try (last time it was just “okay”) and we were glad we did. It was very good this time! I thought of you throughout the SLO trip. 🙂

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    • Valerie says

      August 6, 2014 at 10:09 am

      I’m glad to hear you had a better experience at Firestone this time. It’s a fun place to go. We are heading back down the coast next month to take Boy #4 back to school. The summer has gone so fast!

      Reply
  2. Liz says

    August 3, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    I love this idea of mini-meatloaves! And adding cheese to the mix? Genius!!!

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    • Valerie says

      August 3, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      You can’t go wrong by adding cheese now can you? Thanks, Liz 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    August 3, 2014 at 9:21 am

    These are too cute – and absolutely delicious looking! Love that they’re mini too!

    Reply
    • Valerie says

      August 3, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      I know! Mini food is fun 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    August 3, 2014 at 8:06 am

    I love mini meatloaves! I think it’s because they get done ally the way around? This recipe looks so good!

    Reply
    • Valerie says

      August 3, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      Yes, and they do cook a bit faster than a great big one. That’s a bonus!

      Reply
  5. Nora says

    August 3, 2014 at 6:07 am

    Looks wonderful Valerie!

    Reply
    • Valerie says

      August 3, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      Hi Nora! Thank you 🙂

      Reply

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