QUICK AND EASY MEATLOAF--MUFFINS!

This is something I came up with one day when I was in a hurry and didn't want to wait an hour for a large meatloaf to bake!!

YOU WILL NEED: A PACKAGE OF MEATLOAF SEASONING, THE AMOUNT OF THAWED FRESH GROUND BEEF THAT IT REQUIRES, 1-2 LARGE MUFFIN PANS, AND SPRAY OIL OR BUTTER.

Pre-heat oven to the seasoning package recomendation.

In a large mixing bowl, mix the beef and seasonings together thoroughly.

Spray oil or butter the muffin pan. Make meatloaf balls to about 3/4 the size of the muffin holes and press them in. If your pan is full and you still have more mix left then break out the second muffin pan and finish filling it up too!

Some folks like ketchup (or ketchup conglomeration)baked on top of meatloaf, you may add this when it about 2/3 done cooking as not to burn this topping.

Place in the middle rack of the oven and set a timer! It should be about done in 30 minutes or so instead of an hour as with the traditional loaf style shape.

Meanwhile, (according to my wife!)the ONLY side dish for meatloaf is corn and mashed potatoes!! So, get that going too!

p.s. The higher grade of beef used, the less grease you will have in the pan holes when it is done cooking. It may seem a little drier though too. I like to use an 80/20 grade of beef. Either way, you can always lift them out when done and set them onto some paper towel for degreasing them a bit.

Enjoy!