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
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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

Nutrition Facts
Mini Meatloaf Patties USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 Mini Meatloaf Patty
Calories 131 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 187mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 3g3%
Protein 11g22%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
*
*Marketing Guide

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