Cheddar BBQ Mini Meatloaves

We love nothing more than a classic comfort meal, especially when time is short and the kids are hungry! We all want something that can be put together quickly and can be served with a side of salad or roasted vegetables and make for something special.

Introducing Cheddar BBQ Mini Meatloaves, the perfect dish if you are looking for a hearty home cooked meal or want to whip up a comforting meal, these mini meatloaves are sure to satisfy. Made with ground beef, BBQ sauce and shredded cheddar cheese, they’re easy to make and packed with flavor.

Another added bonus is that you can pre-portion any extra Mini Meatloaves into individual servings for easy meal planning or reheating leftovers. Plus, they’re super fun and no special ingredients are required! So for an effortless but delicious dinner, let’s get started and give these Cheddar BBQ Mini Meatloaves a try!

Ingredients

• 1.5lbs (24oz) ground beef
• 3oz cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2oz pieces
• 1c ground pork rinds 
• 1 white onion
• 1 tblsp butter
• 1 egg
• 4tblsp Sugar Free Smokey BBQ Sauce
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Italian herb seasoning

How to make our Cheddar BBQ Mini Meatloaves

Before we get stuck in, the first step is to pre-heat your oven to 400°F.

Next you want to gather all of your ingredients and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Begin by taking your onion and finely dicing it, but you can cut them into slightly larger chunks if you prefer. I personally dice them quite finely as I find they cook more easily in our next step

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions, stirring to coat them with the butter. Cook the onions until they are softened and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the onions to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes before proceeding

While the onions are cooking, take your pork rinds and place them in your food processor. You want to pulse the pork rinds until they become fine crumbs and then transfer them to a medium bowl. Crumbed Pork Rinds are a great alternative to breadcrumbs and are amazing at binding ingredients and adding texture to the meatloaf, as well as other dishes too.

In the large bowl where the onions are cooling, add the ground beef, the 1 egg, BBQ sauce and pork rinds crumbs. Using your hands or a spoon mix all of the ingredients together until everything is evenly combined. Don’t forget to season your meatloaf with salt, pepper and the Italian herbs at this point!

Once fully combined, now it’s time to shape your mini meatloaves! I got stuck in with my hands and formed 6 equal sized mini loaves and laid them out on the baking sheet.

Then take cheddar cheese pieces and press them into the middle of your mini loaves. Once youve done this, try to reform them again so that the cheese is enclosed in the middle of each mini loaf.

Finally before we cook our mini loaves, take your remaining BBQ sauce and lightly brush it over the top and glaze each of each mini loafs. This will add an amazing smoky flavor to the finished dish and also give them a nice golden glaze when cooked.

Pop your baking sheet into the oven and bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown on top. Once cooked, serve with a side of vegetables or salad and enjoy!

Once cooked, carefully transfer them from the baking sheet to a plate and serve with your favourite side dishes! We love these with roasted vegetables or a side salad – the options are endless!

These Cheddar BBQ Mini Meatloaves are the perfect comfort food, and so easy to make. Cutting into each loaf will uncover the cheesy goodness inside each loaf. So why not give them a try tonight and see what all the fuss is about! Enjoy!

Enjoy your delicious mini meatloaves with your family or friends today! We hope you enjoyed this delicious Cheddar BBQ Mini Meatloaves and let us know how you get on in the comments!