This Big Mac Mini Meatloaf recipe is just like the real thing, but much easier to make and eat. Plus, they're perfect for serving a crowd. So gather your favorite toppings and get ready to enjoy a delicious burger-style meal without all the hassle.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- These delicious mini meatloaves are packed with all of the flavors of a Big Mac but in a much more handy and portable size.
- Plus, mini meatloaves are perfect for parties and gatherings – no need to worry about messy burgers or greasy buns.
- And best of all, they're super easy to make.
🥘 Ingredients
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- ground beef 80/20 is our choice
- yellow onion, peeled and diced
- dill pickles, diced
- Worceshire sauce
- Thousand Island Dressing
- salt
- black pepper
- Ritz crackers, crushed
- American cheese
Optional Toppings
- shredded lettuce
- pickles
- onion, peeled and diced
🥘 Equipment
- baking sheet
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- knife
- Cutting Board
- Instant Read Thermometer
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, pickles, crushed Ritz crackers, Worcheshire sauce, Thousand Island dressing, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is combined.
- On the prepared baking sheet, form the meat mixture into 6 equal mini loaf shapes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. The beef should reach an internal temperature of 165°F when fully cooked.
- When the individual meatloaves are done remove them from the oven and immediately top each one with a slice of American cheese. It will melt into the mini meatloaf.
- When serving, drizzle each meatloaf with Thousand Island dressing. Top with diced pickles, onions, and shredded lettuce.
Storage
Leftover mini meatloaves will keep in the fridge, stored in a covered airtight container, for 3-4 days.
Freezer Instructions:You can also freeze these meatloaves for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheating Instructions
Individual meatloaves can be reheated in the oven, microwave, or even on the grill.
Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place mini meatloaves on a baking sheet and heat until warmed through, about 10-15 minutes.
Microwave: Place the meatloaf on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1-2 minutes, or until warmed through.
💭 Expert Tips
Expert Tip: For extra flavor, try adding in some shredded cheddar cheese or diced onions to the meat mixture.
📋 Frequently Asked Questions
Most likely that means that you didn't have enough bindings like eggs and crackers in your meatloaf.
Yes, you can vary the recipe by adding ½ cup of sour cream to the meat mixture. It will add a nice tang and extra moistness to the mini meatloaves.
The internal temperature of the Big Mac Meatloaf should be 165°F.
🧾 Variations
- Omit the dill pickles from the recipe and replace them with 1 cup of sauerkraut for some extra tang.
- This recipe can also be made into sliders by using slider buns.
- For a fun twist, shape the mixture into small balls and bake as bite-sized meatballs instead.
- If you don't have Ritz crackers on hand, any type of cracker or even bread crumbs can be used.
- Any type of cheese can be used in place of the American cheese slices.
- Try using ground turkey or chicken in place of the beef.
- For a spicy twist, add some diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- Instead of making this into mini meatloaves you can use make this one large loaf, however, you will need to increase the bake time to about 45 minutes.
🥗 Serving Suggestions
- It seems to be an unwritten rule that you can't have meatloaf without mashed potatoes, and these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are perfectly creamy and delicious.
- Classic Homemade Mashed Potatoes would be a delicious s
- Easy Roasted Broccoli is a tasty side dish that's simple to make and even the picky eaters at your table will enjoy it.
- Crispy Roasted Potatoes would be a fantastic side dish for this recipe.
- Roasted asparagus is another easy side dish.
- For dessert, try our Easy Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies are always a hit and they pair perfectly with this Big Mac Meatloaf!
🍽 Similar recipes
- The Big Mac Sloppy Joe is a marriage of two all-time American favorites: the Sloppy Joe and the Big Mac. They make for a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Cracker Barrel Meatloaf is another delicious meal for a weeknight dinner.
- Texas Hash, made with ground beef and rice is another quick dinner idea.
- Skillet Ground Beef Taco would be another fantastic choice for an easy ground beef dinner idea.
- Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef is a flavorful and easy recipe that can be used in so many different ways. Try it in tacos, burritos, or even on nachos.
- Crockpot Stuffed Peppers is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a chilly night. This hearty meal is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite.
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Big Mac Mini Meatloaves
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 is our choice
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
- ⅓ cup dill pickles, diced
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup Thousand Island Dressing
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
- 6 slices American cheese
Optional Toppings
- shredded lettuce
- pickles
- onion, peeled and diced
- Thousand Island Dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, pickles, crushed Ritz crackers, Worcestershire sauce, Thousand Island dressing, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is combined.
- On the prepared baking sheet, form the meat mixture into 6 equal mini loaf shapes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. The beef should reach an internal temperature of 165°F when fully cooked.
- When the meatloaves are done remove them from the oven and immediately top each one with a slice of American cheese. It will melt into the mini meatloaf.
- When serving, drizzle each meatloaf with Thousand Island dressing. Top with diced pickles, onions, and shredded lettuce.
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