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    Soulfully Made » Main Dish » Mini BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf

    Mini BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf

    Nikki Lee Published:October 1, 2019 | Updated: October 9, 2019

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    Mini BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaves

    Individual serving Mini BBQ Bacon-Cheddar Meatloaf Recipe - smoky barbecue glazed meatloaves packed full of cheesy bacon deliciousness. Made in half the time and perfect for a meal any day of the week.

    Mini BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf Recipe

    Weeknight meals can often be a challenge. Trying to keep things fresh and new, while keeping them quick, easy, and most of all really delicious can be difficult to pull off week after week.

    Meatloaves are easy to put together but may take too much time after a long day. But it doesn't have to take an hour to cook if you make them individual-sized or "mini".

    These bite-sized BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaves are really packed with flavor and are a nice change up from the typical ketchup-based version. Making for a Sunday-style dinner any night of the week!

    However, if you're looking for a typical style meatloaf, this Instant Pot Meatloaf and Potatoes can be made in a cinch too!

    What typically goes in a meatloaf?

    A traditional meatloaf recipe has ground beef, some kind of filler like bread crumbs or crackers, some spices, egg, and a meatloaf sauce or topping. The ingredients can vary, but the base is usually the same, a mixture of meat and seasonings, shaped into a loaf. In this case, the loaves are just miniature!

    What INGREDIENTS make the Mini BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf so Tasty?

    • Using Chili Sauce instead of ketchup gives them a little extra zing.
    • Just the right amount of seasoning and a touch of Worcestershire and Yellow Mustard make this delish.
    • Panko bread crumbs add an extra crunch factor.
    • Using your favorite BBQ lends to just the right taste for you and your family! This is our favorite store-bought BBQ Sauce!
    • And must we not forget the Bacon and Cheddar! I think they speak for themselves, but life is just better with both of these! (in my humble opinion)
    • Creating a mini version allows you to cook in half the time!
    Mini BBQ bacon cheddar meatloaves on a silver tray.

    How do you Keep a meatloaf moist?

    Don’t over-mix: The trick to moist meatloaf is not over-mixing it when you are making it. You want to just combine the ingredients, if you work it too much it will become tough.

    Don't overcook: Overcooking can make the meatloaf dry out and taste like you are chewing on cardboard.

    Don't overfill: Too much breadcrumb filling can make the center too doughy and dry.

    Pro Tip: If you add too many breadcrumbs and started mixing just add in a little buttermilk or milk to help add moisture back in.

    A plate of food on a table, with meatloaf, green beans, and purple potatoes.

    What are the perfect Sides to go with Meatloaf

    • Southern Style Baby Lima Beans
    • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese or Baked Mac and Cheese
    • Southern Style Green Beans
    • Black Eyed Peas
    • Columbia's 1905 Salad

    Although you can never go wrong feeding your family what they love, here are a few great sides your family is sure to love with this Mini BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf!

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    Mini BBQ Cheddar Bacon Meatloaf

    Mini BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf

    Author: Nikki Lee
    4.74 from 87 votes
    These individual serving Mini BBQ Bacon-Cheddar Meatloaf Recipe - smoky barbecue glazed meatloaves packed full of cheesy bacon deliciousness. Made in half the time perfect for a meal any day of the week.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 591 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds lean ground beef
    • 6 ounces chili sauce
    • 4 slices thick bacon, cooked and crumbled
    • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar or cheddar blend cheese
    • ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
    • 2 large eggs, beaten
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
    • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
    • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
    • ½ cup prepared BBQ sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425°F.
    • Cook and crumble bacon.
    • In a mixing bowl, mix together all meatloaf ingredients except the BBQ sauce.
    • Divide the mixture into 8 round loaves. Press a small depression into the middle of the meatloaves.
    • Brush BBQ sauce on top of the meatloaves.
    • Bake for 25 minutes. Turn on broiler and brown the BBQ sauce for 2 to 5 minutes.
    • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 591 kcal Carbohydrates: 19 g Protein: 49 g Fat: 34 g Saturated Fat: 16 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 13 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 202 mg Sodium: 1287 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 10 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Meg says

      April 15, 2023 at 8:46 am

      This is my favorite recipe! I am going to try it on my smoker tonight. How long are the meatloaf’s good in the fridge for if I wanted to meal prep?

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        April 15, 2023 at 11:36 am

        Thank you so much, Meg! A lot depends on the freshness and date of the ingredients. But I usually prep one day ahead in the fridge and then bake the next day. You could do up to 2 days. You can also prep ahead and freeze for four months (as long as the ground beef hasn't been frozen before, then thaw and cook as directed.

        Reply
    2. Trina says

      March 10, 2023 at 1:12 pm

      Just a question before I make this tonight.
      Instead of the chili sauce, could I use salsa?
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        March 10, 2023 at 2:26 pm

        I have not tried it with salsa but it should work. You could also use ketchup. I just love the flavor of the chili sauce. The salsa will add in some other vegies and have a different flavor. But let me know if you try it.

        Reply
        • Trina says

          March 10, 2023 at 7:37 pm

          Just made them with salsa. They were so good!! I'll have to try them with the chili sauce now!
          Thank you for the great, family approved recipe.

        • Nikki Lee says

          March 11, 2023 at 10:10 am

          Awesome! I love that you used what you had on hand and enjoyed it! Thanks so much for making our recipe!

    3. Julie says

      February 26, 2023 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      So flippin' good! Thank you for this recipe, Nikki!
      p.s. MMMmmm!

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        February 28, 2023 at 9:06 am

        Thank you so much, Julie! Your enthusiasm makes my day.

        Reply
    4. Brianna says

      February 24, 2023 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      My boyfriend and I are OBSESSED with this recipe! We LOVE making it when we're in the mood for meatloaf! 11/10 would recommend!!

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        February 24, 2023 at 7:08 pm

        Thank you, Brianna! This makes my heart glad! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    5. Kim says

      February 05, 2023 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Mine are burning on the bottom, tried it with parchment paper too, same. Any tips?

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        February 06, 2023 at 6:30 am

        Kim, it's hard to say completely what might be causing this. My guess is maybe your oven is cooking a little hotter, try turning the temperature down 25 degrees. You may want to grab a oven thermometer to test. You could also try flipping them half way to see if that help.s

        Reply
    6. Sally says

      January 23, 2023 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      I made these tonight for the first time. I found your recipe on Mandy in the Making’s YouTube channel. These were delicious! I love that the recipe can be easily halved. Perfect comfort food.

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        January 24, 2023 at 7:05 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed them Sally! Thanks for stopping by I hope you try some other things too!

        Reply
    7. Diane Lengyel says

      January 15, 2023 at 1:05 pm

      Is that sweet chili sauce?

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        January 16, 2023 at 9:21 am

        No not sweet chili sauce. Just chili sauce. You can find it near the ketchup in most grocery stores.

        Reply
    8. Rose says

      January 02, 2023 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      I saw your recipe on Mandy in the Making. We loved them!! I cut the recipe in half because there are only two of us. I definitely won’t make that mistake again❣️❣️

      Reply
      • Nikki Lee says

        January 03, 2023 at 9:21 am

        I am so glad to hear you loved them! They are a family favorite at our house too! And no halving this one again -lol! <3

        Reply
    9. Tara says

      November 30, 2022 at 7:47 pm

      5 stars
      I was craving something savory so I ended up making these mini meatfloaf bites. Yum! I'm so glad that I did. Lovely flavor.

      Reply
    10. kushigalu says

      November 30, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      5 stars
      Love how simple and flavorful the recipe is. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    11. Caitlin says

      November 30, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      These are the perfect appetizer recipe! So easy and delicious!

      Reply
    12. Katherine says

      November 30, 2022 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      I love these mini meatloaves! They are perfect to take to our family party this weekend!

      Reply
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