Recipe of The Month

SLIMMED-DOWN BACON CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF ‘MUFFINS’

• 1 pound 96 percent lean ground beef
• 6 slices center-cut bacon, cooked and finely crumbled
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar made with 2 percent milk
• 1/2 cup egg substitute, such as EggBeaters
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking raw oats
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 6 tablespoons french-fried onions
• Cooking spray

Preheat the ovenn to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine the beef, bacon, cheese, egg substitute,
oats, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, salt and pepper, mixing well.

In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and mustard. Stir 1/4 cup ketchup mixture into meat mixture and reserve the rest.

Divide meat mixture evenly among a 12-muffin tin that has been
coated with cooking spray. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over each
meatloaf “muffin.” Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon french-fried onions
over each “muffin.” Bake another 5 minutes or until meat is no longer
pink.

Makes 12 muffins.