Mini Meatloaf Patties USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
This simple recipe provides all the flavor of a traditional meatloaf baked into easy-to-make patties.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION 1 ½ oz eq meat/meat alternateSOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
- 1 Egg, fresh, large
- ⅓ cup Oats, quick, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Barbecue sauce
Quantity
- 1 Egg, fresh, large
- ⅓ cup Oats, quick, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Barbecue sauce
Ingredients
- 1 Egg, fresh, large
- ⅓ cup Oats, quick, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Barbecue sauce
Quantity
- 1 Egg, fresh, large
- ⅓ cup Oats, quick, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Barbecue sauce
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Ingredients
- 1 Egg, fresh, large
- ⅓ cup Oats, quick, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Barbecue sauce
Quantity
- 1 Egg, fresh, large
- ⅓ cup Oats, quick, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Barbecue sauce
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Ingredients
- 1 Egg, fresh, large
- ⅓ cup Oats, quick, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Barbecue sauce
Quantity
- 1 Egg, fresh, large
- ⅓ cup Oats, quick, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Barbecue sauce
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- 1 Egg, fresh, large
- ⅓ cup Oats, quick, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Barbecue sauce
Quantity
- 1 Egg, fresh, large
- ⅓ cup Oats, quick, uncooked
- 1 Tbsp Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- ¼ cup Ketchup
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Barbecue sauce
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Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- In a large bowl, combine egg, oats, dehydrated onion, and ketchup. Mix.
- Add ground beef. Mix until well-blended.
- Divide mixture into 6 even pieces (2 ½ oz each or a packed ¼ cup) and form into round patties.
- Place patties onto a baking sheet. Wash hands after touching uncooked ground beef and eggs.
- 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 Family 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%
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The CHEF TIPS:
- 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 meal that may be higher in sodium or saturated fat.
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