{"id":135,"date":"2018-05-11T23:19:23","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T23:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/?p=135"},"modified":"2018-05-11T23:19:23","modified_gmt":"2018-05-11T23:19:23","slug":"make-friends-happy-with-mini-meatloaves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/2018\/05\/11\/make-friends-happy-with-mini-meatloaves\/","title":{"rendered":"Make friends happy with mini meatloaves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>My friend David loves meatloaf, so I knew as soon as I saw a sheet pan meatloaf recipe that I would be making it this year and sharing with him on one of our regular gaming days.<\/p>\n<p>This past week seemed as good a time as any, as we were in the midst of an epic battle that required comfort food. Plus, I like meatloaf too.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-137\" src=\"http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/meatloaf-1-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/meatloaf-1-300x196.jpg 300w, http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/meatloaf-1-768x502.jpg 768w, http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/meatloaf-1-1024x670.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/meatloaf-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sheet pan meatloaf ingredients.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The recipe technically comes from a random blog I came across &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strawberryblondiekitchen.com\/\">Strawberry Blondie Kitchen<\/a> &#8212; but I just made my regular meatloaf recipe and divided it as she suggests and also paired it with the recommended potatoes and green beans.<\/p>\n<p>So, like a lot of sheet pan recipes, particularly the dinners, this recipe can be adapted to preferences. I\u2019m sharing my meatloaf recipe but if you have a favorite, feel free to make it to your tastes. Don\u2019t like potatoes or green beans? Feel free to alter with something else.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been fun to have these recipes be so adaptable, and that was especially the case this week.<\/p>\n<p>As the recipe calls for dividing the meatloaf into 8 patties, it was easy enough to make it to particular tastes. One friend hates onions, so I separated one pattie before adding the grated onions. One friend didn\u2019t want spice &#8212; I used Sriracha in place of ketchup &#8212; so his pattie just had cheese.<\/p>\n<p>With little effort, I could make everyone happy and share my yummy meatloaf recipe.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-138\" style=\"width: 214px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-138\" src=\"http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/meatloaf-2-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/meatloaf-2-214x300.jpg 214w, http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/meatloaf-2-768x1079.jpg 768w, http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/meatloaf-2-729x1024.jpg 729w, http:\/\/christiniacrippes.com\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/meatloaf-2.jpg 769w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">*drool* meatloaf *drool*<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here\u2019s what I did:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb. ground beef<\/li>\n<li>1 c. milk<\/li>\n<li>1 c. whole wheat bread crumbs<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, diced or grated<\/li>\n<li>1 T. Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 t. oregano<\/li>\n<li>1 t. garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1 t. ground mustard<\/li>\n<li>1 t. dried parsley<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<li>Sriracha, to taste (or ketchup)<\/li>\n<li>8 slices of sharp cheddar<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>Oil for coating<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil for drizzling<\/li>\n<li>12 to 16 oz. potatoes, cut into quarters or eighths depending on size<\/li>\n<li>8 oz. green beans, trimmed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heat oven to 400 degrees.<\/p>\n<p>Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with oil.<\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl, mix together the beef, milk, bread crumbs, onion, Worcestershire sauce, spices and herbs, and egg. I just use my hands to mash it all together, which also helps determine if more bread crumbs might be necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Divide the meat mixture into 8 even amounts and then shape into patties. Place on one half of the baking sheet, and squirt on a bit of Sriracha and then top with the cheese slices.<\/p>\n<p>On the other end, place the potatoes and green beans, and drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.<\/p>\n<p>Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the meatloaves are fully cooked and enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My friend David loves meatloaf, so I knew as soon as I saw a sheet pan meatloaf recipe that I would be making it this year and sharing with him on one of our regular gaming days. 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