Mini Meatloaf freezer recipe

I am beginning an adventure in freezer meal discovery. I am not one who loves to cook that much, and more than anything, I usually don't have the energy to cook a big meal every night. So, I am going to try to learn more about the art of freezer meals. Last night I cooked mini-meatloafs for the family and used a recipe that made 23 mini-meatloafs. 17 of them are now in the freezer ready for another night or to take to my Dad who's recovering from surgery. What a great feeling to have those all ready to go!!!


I just paired them with some instant mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. It was really delish and the kids ate them up, which is a big deal in my house! I found this recipe here .

1 cup ketchup
4 tbsp brown sugar, packed
1 tsp mustard
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 cups Crispix cereal, crushed
3 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
3 lbs lean ground beef

Combine ketchup, sugar and mustard in a large bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup of mixture for the glazed topping and set aside. Next, add eggs, Worcestshire sauce, crushed cereal and seasonings/spices to the large bowl. Allow to stand for five minutes to allow the cereal to absorb some moisture. Add ground beef and mix well.

Next, using muffin tins to create your mini meatloaves, press about 1/3 cup into 18 muffin tin cups. Bake in an oven preheated to 350F for 20 minutes. Remove and top each meatloaf with the glaze mixture and bake for ten minutes longer. Ensure ground beef is no longer pink and the internal temperature is at least 160F

Allow to cool and freeze on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a ziploc bag or freezer container.

Cooking day: Thaw in fridge (they don't take too long to thaw). Please on foil lined cookie sheet and bake for 30 mins at 350F, or until mini meatloaves are cooked through. You can also microwave on high until cooked through, 1-2 minutes.