Monday, December 6, 2010

Mini Meatloaves with Mashed Potatoes

Mini Meatloaves
Ingredients:

Base Recipe

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 (120 g) package Stove Top stuffing mix
  • 1 cup water
For the Italian version
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

For the Fiesta version

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

For the Mediterranean version

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup roasted red pepper
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

For the BBQ version

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Mix meat, stuffing mix, water, and seasoning (choose one: italian seasoning, OR chili powder, OR oregano OR garlic powder) until well blended.  Press evenly into 12 greased muffin tins.  Make a small indentation in the middle of each with the back of a spoon.  Fill the indentation with your choice of filling. (Choose one: pasta sauce OR salsa OR roasted red peppers OR BBQ sauce following the version of your choice.).  Bake for 30 minutes or until loaves are cooked through. Top with the cheese specified in the recipe of your choice and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Let stand 10 minutes before removing from baking pan. 

Freezing:  Remove from baking pan and let cool. Flash freeze on a cookie sheet until frim. Transfer to a labeled ziploc bag.

To serve: Defrost overnight, then reheat in oven or microwave until heated through.


Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-7, 
  • 5 lbs any potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • ½ cup of milk
Peel and quarter potatoes.  Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover completely with water.  Bring to a boil, then gently cook until tender. Drain well.
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, cream cheese, egg, milk, garlic powder and salt. Mash well by hand or with and electric mixer.  Spoon potatoes into spray-treated or greased 3 quart casserole or 9x13 pan. Drizzle or brush melted butter over potatoes.  Sprinkle with paprika for color if desired.
TO SERVE:  Thaw completely. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden.

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