I try to make meatloaf often for the fact that ground beef is inexpensive and filling.

The only downfall to a great meatloaf is the bake time.

I’m in a hurry these days and most nights I want quick dinner ideas prepared and on the table fast or we would be eating at 8:00pm, which in my house is bedtime for the kids (YEAH!!)

So how do you make an easy meatloaf recipe? Simple, mini meatloaves baked in a muffin pan.

I know, I asked myself the same thing, why didn’t I think of that one!

The bake time is cut in half.

And of course the possibilities of what you add to the recipe are endless.

A shout out to Kraft Kitchens for coming up with some of the best food recipes.

And at less than $5 to prepare this is a cheap family meal for dinner!

Marvelous Mini Meatloaves

Easy Meatloaf Recipe

Credit: Kraft Kitchens
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Bake Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings – 2 mini meatloaves each

Cheap Cooking Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 pkg. stove top stuffing
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning ( I use dry spaghetti packet)
• 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
• 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (any variety of cheese will work)

Easy Dinners Directions:

1. Mix meat, stuffing mix, water and seasoning until well blended.
2. Press evenly into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.
3. Make an indentation in the center of each meat loaf using a spoon then fill with spaghetti sauce.
4. Bake 30 minutes or until cooked through, top with cheese and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
5. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

There you have it, a simple ground beef meal that was less than $5 to prepare. Add in a side salad and some french bread for a complete healthy meal idea.

Looking for something different? Okay here is another great $5 quick meal idea: Easy 3 Can Soup