Stuffed Mini Meatloaf

1 jalapeno seeds and membranes removed finely chopped

57 grams cream cheese

2 1/2 cups shredded Colby Cheese

4 slices cooked crisp bacon chopped

2 tablespoons mayo

750 grams minced beef

1 egg

1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs

1/4 cup finely minced onions (optional)

1 tablespoon parsley

Salt & Pepper

1 cup ketchup

1 chipotle chili in adobe sauce very finely chopped. (optional)

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 185 C

2.Mix jalapeno, cream cheese, Colby cheese, bacon and mayo together.

3.Mix mince, egg, breadcrumbs, onions, parsley, salt and pepper in a separate bowl.

4.Line a mini loaf pan with plastic wrap and spray the plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray. You will use this to shape the loaves. Place enough of the meat mixture into the mini loaf pan to measure about 1/2 inch thick. Scoop up about 2/3 cup of the cheese mixture and place on top of the meat mixture already in the bottom of the mini loaf pan. Try to pile it in the middle keeping it away from the edges. Now place about another 1/2 inch or so of meat mixture on top trying to seal the meat mixture together around the cheese.

5.Gently pull the mini meatloaf out with the plastic wrap and shape gently to make sure the cheese is sealed up as tight as possible. Repeat making the rest of the mini meatloaves. Place the mini meatloaves in a baking dish.

6.Mix the ketchup and chipotle chili together. Coat the tops and sides of the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture. Bake for 45 minutes coating with the ketchup mixture 1 more time.

Notes

I used a gladware container to shape the loaves as I did not have a mini loaf pan.

You can find chipotle chilis in adobe sauce in the Mexican food section of your grocery store.

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