These cheesy Italian meatloaf cups are very easy to make and quite economical, too.
Check out what my pals over at A Farm Girl’s Dabbles had to say about this recipe:
“These Cheesy Italian Meatloaf Muffins are a tasty rendition of a classic meatloaf recipe, in fun individual portions.”
My kids think these meatloaf cups are better than the actual loaf haha!
Ingredients
1 T. Bertolli olive oil
1/2 c. finely chopped yellow onion
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 c. your favorite marinara sauce, divided (I used a spicy marinara)
1 large Eggland’s Best egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c. 4C seasoned Italian bread crumbs
2 T. Kraft grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 T. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. McCormick dried oregano
1/4 tsp. Morton kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. lean ground beef
8 oz. Jimmy Dean mild Italian sausage, or use hot Italian sausage to kick up the flavor
a 4 oz. block of Sargento mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 cubes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°.
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Once oil is hot, add onion. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until onion is softened, stirring occasionally. Then add garlic and sauté for 3 minutes more. Remove pan from heat and add onion and garlic mixture to a large bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup of the marinara, and then the egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, and combine thoroughly with your hands.
Lightly press about half of the meatloaf mixture into each of 12 regular muffin cups. Press a cube of mozzarella gently into the center of each muffin cup. Top each cube of cheese with more meatloaf mixture, evenly dividing up the remaining mixture. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of marinara, dividing evenly amongst the 12 meatloaf muffins. Place muffin tin on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature registers 165°. Remove pan from oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatloaf muffins to a serving platter.
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Quick Tip: Sprinkle with additional chopped parsley, if desired.
Thank you to A Farm Girl’s Dabbles for this great recipe.
