These easy meatloaf muffins took less time to bake in the
oven than the traditional method of baking in a loaf pan or cast iron skillet.
Ingredients:
·
1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef
·
3/4 cup crushed crackers
·
1 packet instant onion soup mix
·
1 egg
·
3/4 cup water
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1/3 cup ketchup
Preparation:
1.
HEAT the oven to 350ºF (180ºC) degrees.
2.
Place 12-15 saltine crackers in a one cup food
processor and pulse into rough crumbs.
3.
Place the meat, onion soup mix, cracker crumbs, egg,
water and ketchup in a large mixing bowl. Mix well with hands, but try not to
mash the meat together.
VERY
IMPORTANT FOR EASY CLEAN UP LATER:
Grease the muffin pan.
4.
Fill each muffin cup with about 1/2 cup of the
meat mixture. Do not pack it down, but gently press the top flat.
5.
Add an extra dollop of ketchup to the tops and
spread it evenly with the back of a spoon.
6.
BAKE for 30-40 minutes, until meatloaf muffins
pull away from the sides. While the muffins are baking, you'll have plenty of
time to make home cooked mashed potatoes. Transfer hot meatloaf muffins to a
large serving bowl and you're ready to eat!
Happy Cooking ☺