individual cheesy turkey meatloaf bites

Name: Individual Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) panko breadcrumbs, divided; 1 cup(s) finely grated parmesan cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 large eggs; 1 cup(s) diced onion; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning; 1/2 cup(s) evaporated milk; 1/ teaspoon(s) pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) ground mustard; 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 2 pound(s) ground turkey; 6 ounce(s) mozzarella cheese, low-fat -cut into 12 bite-size pieces; 16 ounce(s) jar pasta sauce, or your own, heated

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Oct 12, 2012

These meatloaf bites will be the hit of your next dinner; kids love these and they go great with mashed potatoes and and green beans. Any ground meat can be used for these little guys; including turkey,sausage, chicken or beef.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield makes 12

Ingredients

1 cup panko breadcrumbs, divided
1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large eggs
1 cup diced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 pounds ground turkey
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, low-fat -cut into 12 bite-size pieces
16 ounces jar pasta sauce, or your own, heated

How To Make individual cheesy turkey meatloaf bites

Step 1

Heat oven to 375^. Spray well a 12 count muffin tin.Set aside. --- Combine 1/2 c. of the panko crumbs and 1/2 c. of thParmesanan cheese with the olive oil in a small bowl, set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl beat egg until light in color. Add remaining 1/2 c. panko crumbs and 1/2 c. cheese; and remaining ingredients, except the mozzarella cheese and the tomato sauce.Combine well , but do not over mix, so it doesn't get mushy.
Step 3

Divide the mixture in the muffin pan. Place one hunk of cheese in the center of the mixture and enclose it with the meat. Smooth the top over.
Step 4

Sprinkle the reserved breadcrumbs and cheese/olive oil mixture over tops of each cup, press lightly down to adhere. Place muffin tin on foil covered baking sheet to catch any overflow- to keep oven clean.
Step 5

Bake until cooked through about 25-30 minutes. Remove to wire rack for a few minutes. Loosen meatloaf bites with a small kitchen knife. Serve with mashed potatoes or cooked pasta with hot pasta sauce.
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