Mini Meatloaf With Bacon and Pesto Recipe

Name: Mini Meatloaf With Bacon and Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; ½ cup yellow onion, chopped; 1 cup bread cubes or 1 cup crouton; ½ cup milk; 2 eggs; 1 lb lean ground beef; ¼ cup pesto sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon granulated garlic; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon cajun spices; ¼ cup ketchup

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon
½ cup yellow onion, chopped
1 cup bread cubes or 1 cup crouton
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 lb lean ground beef
¼ cup pesto sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cajun spices
¼ cup ketchup

1
Preheat oven to 350 .
2
In a medium frying pan, saute bacon and onion until well browned and fat is rendered.
3
In a bowl, add bread cubes and milk.
4
Allow milk to absorb.
5
To the bowl, add ground beef, pesto, eggs, and spices.
6
When cooled a little, drain fat from bacon and onion by squeezing in paper towels.
7
Add the bacon and onions to meat mixture.
8
Mix meat mixture with wooden spoon until coarsely blended.
9
Spoon into muffin tin, dividing evenly.
10
Top each with a spoonful of ketchup.
11
Bake for 30 minutes.
12
Check with meat thermometer for doneness, about 160.
13
Release from muffin tin by running a butter knife around each, before removing from pan.

569

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, ½ cup yellow onion, chopped, 1 cup bread cubes or 1 cup crouton, ½ cup milk, and more.

Yes, Mini Meatloaf With Bacon and Pesto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mini Meatloaf With Bacon and Pesto

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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