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Preparation time
25 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes
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Ingredients
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1.35 kg (3 lb.) lean ground beef
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2 eggs
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½ onion, finely chopped
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10 unsalted soda biscuits, finely crushed
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5 mL (1 tsp.) dried thyme, oregano, or savory (choose 2)
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To taste, salt and fresly ground pepper
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1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
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12 slices Swiss cheese cut in half lengthwise
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250 mL (1 cup) pizza sauce
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1 container Compliments Mashed Potatoes
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, eggs, onion, cracker crumbs, and the two selected herbs. Add salt and pepper and then mix by hand until well blended.
- Divide half the beef mixture into two muffin tins (18-24 cups).
- Add some chopped basil and a cheese half-slide, folded, to each up.
- Cover cups with the rest of the beef mixture and press firmly into place.
- Top each mini meatloaf with a bit of pizza sauce.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve with a portion of vegetable.
How little chefs can help
- Crush the crackers in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.
- Add the eggs, chopped onions, seasoning, and crumbs to the meat mixture.
- Garnish the centre of the mini meatloaves with cheese and basil.
- Top the mini meatloaves with pizza sauce for the finishing touch.
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