Midnight Feast Mini Meatloaves with Cranberry Glaze
These individual mini meatloaves, adorned with a festive cranberry glaze, are a perfect hearty dinner for when you're planning a late-night celebration. The rich savory flavors of the meatloaf are beautifully balanced by the sweet and tangy glaze, making every bite a delight. They're surprisingly simple to make, yet impressive enough for any special occasion.
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or a baking sheet.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 4
Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each into a mini meatloaf, roughly 3 inches long and 2 inches wide.
- 5
Place the mini meatloaves into the prepared muffin tin cups or directly onto the baking sheet.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to create the glaze.
- 7
Spoon a generous amount of the cranberry glaze over the top of each mini meatloaf.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and the glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
- 9
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 10
Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.