Cranberry Glazed Meat Loaves

These individual meatloaves offer a delightful twist on the classic American comfort food. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork sausage, they are bound with oats and onion for a tender, moist texture. The star of the show is the vibrant cranberry glaze, which adds a bright, sweet-tart contrast to the savory meat. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight meals, these mini loaves bake quickly and evenly. They are easy to portion and serve, making them a favorite for both kids and adults. Enjoy them with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal that brings everyone to the table.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 5

Calories: 128.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

These individual meatloaves offer a delightful twist on the classic American comfort food. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork sausage, they are bound with oats and onion for a tender, moist texture. The star of the show is the vibrant cranberry glaze, which adds a bright, sweet-tart contrast to the savory meat. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight meals, these mini loaves bake quickly and evenly. They are easy to portion and serve, making them a favorite for both kids and adults. Enjoy them with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal that brings everyone to the table.

Ingredients

1 Beaten Egg
1/3 cup Milk
1/3 cup Quick cooking rolled oats
2 tablespoon Finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 lb Ground beef
1/4 lb Bulk pork sausage
1 cup Cranberry sauce
1/4 cup Brown sugar
2 teaspoon Lemon juice

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a large bowl, combine the beaten egg, milk, oats, chopped onion, and salt.
3
Add the ground beef and bulk pork sausage to the mixture.
4
Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
5
Divide the mixture into 5 equal portions and shape each into a small loaf.
6
Place the loaves in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish or pan.
7
In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice.
8
Heat the glaze over medium heat until smooth and bubbly, stirring constantly.
9
Spoon the warm cranberry glaze evenly over the top of each meatloaf.
10
Bake for 45 minutes, or until the meatloaves are cooked through and the glaze is slightly caramelized.
11
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 128.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.3g7%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 93.7mg32%
Sodium 2477.2mg104%
Total Carbohydrate 15.2g6%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 7.4g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: meatloaf, cranberry, glaze, beef, sausage, mini, individual, comfort food, dinner, holiday, easy, family, oven, glazed, classic, american, oats, onion, lemon, brown sugar

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