Jalapeno Maple Bacon Meatloaf Mini’s
Serves | 6 |
Prep time | 20 minutes |
Cook time | 40 minutes |
Total time | 1 hour |
Dietary | Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Paleo |
Meal type | Main Dish |
The combination of sweet and spicy will make these Maple Bacon Meatloaf Mini's a family favorite! The individual size makes them perfect for a casual dinner party, too.
Ingredients
- 1lb Hamburger (preferably organic grass-fed)
- 1/2lb Spicy Italian Sausage (preferably organic)
- 1 Large Egg (preferably free-range)
- 1/2 cup Quinoa Flakes (generally found in the cereal section)
- 5 medium slices Bacon (preferably organic- reserve 3 slices for wrapping)
- 1 Medium Jalapeno Pepper (seeded and diced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup (reserve one tablespoon for basting)
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Celery Seed
Note
I didn't pre-cook the bacon that went inside the meatloaf but I found it didn't cook that well during the oven time. I would recommend cooking it before adding it to the uncooked mixture.
Directions
Step 1 | |
Take two strips of bacon and cut into small pieces. Slice open jalapeno pepper and remove seeds, dice. | |
Step 2 | |
In a large bowl combine hamburger, spicy Italian sausage, egg, quinoa flakes, chopped bacon, diced jalapeno pepper, garlic, maple syrup (reserving 1 TBSP) and spices. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. | |
Step 3 | |
Form six individual mini loaves in the shape of a potato and place on a plain cookie sheet or one that has been covered in parchment paper. | |
Step 4 | |
Take remaining three slices of bacon and cut them in half. Place a slice around the middle of each loaf. | |
Step 5 | |
Baste each bacon slice with the remaining maple syrup. | |
Step 6 | |
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. Broil for 5 minutes at the end to cook bacon thoroughly if needed. |