Mini Italian Meat Loaves

Health score
10%
Mini Italian Meat Loaves
45 min.
6
222kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than these Mini Italian Meat Loaves! Perfectly portioned for individual servings, these flavorful meat loaves combine the rich taste of extra-lean ground beef with the savory goodness of Italian-style seasonings and pepperoni-flavored pizza sauce. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to Italy.

Not only are these meat loaves a hit at the dinner table, but they also make for a fantastic lunch option or a satisfying main course for any occasion. With just 45 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can whip up a meal that is both hearty and healthy, clocking in at only 222 calories per serving. The addition of shredded Italian-style cheese on top adds a melty, gooey finish that takes these mini loaves to the next level.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply want to treat yourself to a comforting meal, these Mini Italian Meat Loaves are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve them with a side of pizza sauce for dipping, and watch as everyone goes back for seconds. Get ready to savor the taste of Italy right in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs dry italian-style progresso®
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 lb ground beef 90% (at least )
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce (from 14-oz jar)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • oz mozzarella cheese shredded italian-style

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • muffin liners
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese and additional pizza sauce. Press beef mixture into 12 regular-size muffin cups (cups will be very full).
  2. Place muffin pan on cookie sheet in oven to catch any spillover.
  3. Bake about 30 minutes or until loaves are no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves in middle of muffin pan reads 160°F.
  4. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cheese over each loaf.
  5. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Immediately remove from cups.
  6. Serve with pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories222kcal
Protein51.61%
Fat33.33%
Carbs15.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.33
Glycemic Load
0.48
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
14.4130436493%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:222.17kcal
11.11%
Fat:7.97g
12.26%
Saturated Fat:3.52g
22.01%
Carbohydrates:8.1g
2.7%
Net Carbohydrates:7.35g
2.67%
Sugar:1.37g
1.52%
Cholesterol:101.32mg
33.77%
Sodium:374.62mg
16.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.77g
55.54%
Vitamin B12:2.74µg
45.74%
Zinc:6.19mg
41.29%
Selenium:25.32µg
36.18%
Vitamin B3:7.05mg
35.24%
Phosphorus:277.8mg
27.78%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
25.11%
Iron:3.5mg
19.47%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.49%
Potassium:489.48mg
13.99%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.67%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.66%
Magnesium:34.1mg
8.53%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.35%
Copper:0.14mg
7.19%
Calcium:59.74mg
5.97%
Folate:20.96µg
5.24%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.71%
Vitamin A:160.49IU
3.21%
Fiber:0.75g
3.01%
Vitamin C:1.74mg
2.11%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.86%
Vitamin K:1.79µg
1.7%