Ingredients
1 cup ketchup3 to 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard2 large eggs, lightly beaten4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce3 cups Crispix cereal, crushed3 teaspoons onion powder1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon pepper3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Remove 1/2 cup for topping; set aside. Add the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, cereal and seasonings to remaining ketchup mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes. Crumble beef over cereal mixture and mix well.
Press meat mixture into 18 muffin cups (about 1/3 cup each). Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes. Drizzle with reserved ketchup mixture; bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°.
Serve desired number of meat loaves. Cool remaining loaves. Transfer to freezer container; close and freeze for up to 3 months.
To use frozen meat loaves: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Place loaves in a greased baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through, or cover and microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through.
