Mini Meatloaf Patties

Mini Meatloaf Patties USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
This simple recipe provides all the flavor of a traditional meatloaf baked into easy-to-make patties.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1½ oz eq meat
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
3 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, oats, dehydrated onion, and ketchup. Mix.
  • Add ground beef. Mix until well-blended.
  • Divide evenly into 2½ oz (a packed ¼ cup) patties.
    For 25 servings, form 25 patties.
    For 50 servings, form 50 patties.
  • Place patties onto sheet pan (18" x 26" x 1"). Wash hands after touching uncooked ground beef and eggs.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Using a rubber spatula, top each patty with barbecue sauce.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Heat to an internal temperature of 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from the oven.
  • Serve 1 patty. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Mini Meatloaf Patties USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
1 Mini Meatloaf Patty
Calories
131
Total Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
 
187
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
9
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Calcium
 
19
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

  • Contains eggs. Barbecue sauce can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and
    sesame. Some oats may be grown/processed with other wheat products.
  • Serve a variety of foods during the week to balance out an occasional lunch
    or supper item that may be higher in sodium or saturated fat.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
Weight: 3 lb 9 oz
Yield: 25 patties
50 Servings:
Weight: 7 lb 2 oz
Yield: 50 patties