Kids Favorite Meatloaf

Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard until well combined. Reserve 4 tablespoons of this mixture in a separate small bowl for glazing the meatloaves later. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins To the remaining mixture in the large bowl, add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, egg, milk, and ground black pepper. Stir until everything is thoroughly incorporated. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gently stir in the crispy wheat cereal squares. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes to allow the cereal to soften slightly. This helps bind the meatloaf. (Rest time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Break up the softened cereal squares and add the ground beef to the bowl. Using your hands, gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough meatloaf. (Prep time: 7 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease your chosen mini loaf pans or fun-shaped molds.

Recipe View 10 mins Evenly divide the meatloaf mixture into the prepared pans, gently pressing it in to fill each mold completely. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs 5 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 65 minutes. (Bake time: 65 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Remove the meatloaves from the oven and brush generously with the reserved ketchup mixture. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbly and the meatloaves are cooked through. (Bake time: 15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Let the meatloaves cool in the pans for a few minutes before carefully inverting them onto a serving platter. Serve warm and enjoy! (Cooling time: 5 minutes)