Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis

Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis

We add white cheddar cheese to this comfort-food favorite making it seem more indulgent than it actually is at less than 300 calories per serving.

YIELD: 6 servings (serving size: 1 meat loaf)
COURSE: Main Dishes

Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (about 1 ounce)--used Garlic Flavored
Cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup, divided
3 ounces white cheddar cheese, diced -Used Yellow Sharp Shredded
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs; cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently.

3. While breadcrumbs cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Combine onion mixture, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining ingredients. Shape into 6 (4 x 2-inch) loaves on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; spread 2 teaspoons ketchup over each. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until done.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 256; Fat: 11.6g; Saturated fat: 5.7g; Monounsaturated fat: 3.9g; Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9g; Protein: 28.5g; Carbohydrate: 11.2g; Fiber: 0.9g; Cholesterol: 112mg; Iron: 2.6mg; Sodium: 620mg; Calcium: 159mg