What I really wanted to do was make meatballs however I got side tracked and decided to make mini meatloaves instead with the help of a muffin tin. I am sure this isn't such a revolutionary idea however it seems to have put an amusing appeal to a mid week meal.
Mini Meatloves
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Makes 12
about 2 Ibs of extra lean minced (ground) chicken
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons bacon seasoning mix
1 teaspoon thyme
1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
1 to 2 carrots, grated
1 small onion, diced
1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
2 eggs
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
1 standard non-stick 12 cup muffin tin
Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
Place all the ingredients into a large bowl and stir to combine. Once everything is holding together nicely fill the muffin tin cups with the meat mixture. Once all the cups are generously filled, sprinkle more parmesan cheese on top of each meatloaf and place in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until an internal temperature of 160ºF is reached. Serve with brown rice or mashed potatoes and veggies.
Hope everyone's week has been good so far. The rain has brought some much needed moisture. I am feeling better however my throat is still healing. The long weekend is here something to which we are all looking forward to. Have a great weekend everyone! - JD