Serve Cheesy Mini Meatloaves as an appetizer

FALLBROOK – New Year's Eve is a great time to try something new appetizer-wise. Although Cheesy Mini Meatloaves can be served for dinner (accompanied by mashed potatoes or a fresh vegetable like asparagus or green beans), they can also be served alone as a delicious appetizer.

The following recipe for Cheesy Mini Meatloaves comes from dairy farmer Renee Kenny (a blogger at Eat Farm Love – eatfarmlove.com) and is provided courtesy of American Dairy Association-North East.

Cheesy Mini Meatloaves

Yield: 6 servings as an entree, 12 as an appetizer

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon fresh oregano (if using dried use about 1 teaspoon)

1 tablespoon fresh parsley (if using dried use about 1 teaspoon)

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, diced in small cubes

1 large egg, lightly beaten

Sauce:

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add butter into pan and saute the onion and garlic until translucent. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, parmesan cheese, mustard, seasonings, cheese and egg. Use hands to combine the mixture to be sure it is combined.

Shape into small loaves and place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire and spread evenly over each mini meatloaf.

Bake for 25 minutes or until done.