Meatloaf Minis American Italian or Mexican Style

Transform dinner into a flavor-packed adventure with these customizable Meatloaf Minis, offering American, Italian, or Mexican flair all in one recipe! Perfectly portioned and baked in a muffin tin for quick cooking, these mini meatloaves combine tender ground beef and pork with breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, and a touch of milk for ultimate juiciness. Tailor the seasoning to your cravings: savor the cheesy comfort of American-style with a ketchup glaze and Cheddar, indulge in the herby richness of Italian-style with Parmesan and Italian seasonings, or spice things up with Mexican-style infused with taco seasoning and crumbled Cotija. Topped with garnishes like fresh parsley, cilantro, or chives, these versatile bites make for a fun and easy-to-serve dinner. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re perfect for weeknight meals or sharing at your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 0.75 cup bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 piece large egg
• 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil (for greasing muffin tin)
• 0.5 cup grated cheese (choose Parmesan for Italian, Cheddar for American, or Cotija for Mexican)
• 2 tablespoons desired seasoning blend (Italian seasoning, taco seasoning, or ketchup-based glaze for American style)
• 2 tablespoons optional garnish (e.g., fresh parsley for Italian, cilantro for Mexican, or chives for American)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix thoroughly using your hands or a spatula until well combined.

Step 4

Divide the mixture evenly between three smaller bowls if making multiple styles (American, Italian, or Mexican). If making all meatloafs the same style, skip this step.

Step 5

For American style: Mix in ketchup-based glaze and shredded Cheddar cheese into one portion of the meat mixture. Reserve extra glaze for topping.

Step 6

For Italian style: Mix in Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese. Reserve a bit of Parmesan for garnish.

Step 7

For Mexican style: Mix in taco seasoning and crumbled Cotija cheese. Reserve a few crumbles for garnish.

Step 8

Scoop the meat mixture into the muffin tin cups, pressing gently to fill each one evenly.

Step 9

If applicable, top each mini meatloaf with its respective extra flavor addition: a dollop of ketchup glaze, a sprinkle of Parmesan, or a touch of salsa or more Cotija.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf minis reaches 160°F (70°C).

Step 11

Let the muffin tin cool slightly, then remove each mini meatloaf carefully with a spoon or spatula.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh parsley (Italian), cilantro (Mexican), or chopped chives (American), and serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1095.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2709.3

Total Fat 175.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 740.5mg	0%
Sodium 5307.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 12.9g
Protein 199.2g	0%

Vitamin D 67.8IU	0%
Calcium 1766.2mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 1710.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.4%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 12.2%