Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Minis Recipe
This Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Minis Recipe brings comfort food to your dinner table with a delicious twist.
Equipment
- Muffin tin (12-cup)
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 12 bacon strips
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Line muffin tin with bacon strips.
- Mix ground beef in large bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs, egg, and milk.
- Stir in diced onion completely.
- Add minced garlic to mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add paprika and ketchup thoroughly.
- Mix all ingredients until combined.
- Fill bacon-lined muffin cups evenly.
- Fold bacon ends over meat.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Check internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes.
- Remove from tin carefully.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor and moisture retention.
- Don't overmix the meat to keep minis tender.
- Press bacon firmly into muffin cups before filling.
- Let minis rest before removing to prevent breaking.
- Brush tops with extra ketchup for glossy finish.