CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Muffin Tin Meat Loaves

Mr. Food likes this recipe because it’s done in about half the time of a traditional meatloaf.

Muffin Tin Meat Loaves

1½ pounds lean ground beef

1 egg, slightly beaten

1½ cups shredded zucchini

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

½ tablespoon salt

1 cup bread crumbs

¼ cup ketchup

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except ketchup, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Place about Zc cup beef mixture into each of 12 medium muffin cups, pressing lightly; spread ketchup over tops.

Bake 20 minutes, or until no pink remains and juices run clear.

Yield: 12 muffins.

Approximate nutritional analysis per muffin: 145 calories, 43 percent calories from fat, 7 grams fat (3 grams saturated), 50 milligrams cholesterol, 8 grams carbohydrates, 12 grams protein, 459 milligrams sodium, 1 gram fiber.

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