How to Make Kids Favorite Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that many of us grew up enjoying. It's hearty, flavorful, and can be customized to suit any palate. While some may think of meatloaf as a dish for adults, it can also be a hit with kids when made with their favorite flavors and presented in a fun way. This recipe for Kids Favorite Meatloaf is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

When it comes to making a meatloaf that kids will love, it's all about keeping it simple and incorporating familiar ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups crispy wheat cereal squares
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 kid-size servings

  • In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard and mix well. Remove 4 tablespoons of this mixture and reserve for later for the top of the loaves. To the mixture in the bowl, add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion, garlic, egg, milk and ground black pepper and mix together well.
  • Stir in the wheat cereal squares and let stand for 5 minutes. Then break up the cereal squares and add the ground beef, mixing well. Shape the mixture into the mini loaf pans you've decided to use.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 65 minutes. Brush on reserved ketchup mixture and bake for 15 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    334 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 612mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 330mg