Mini Meatloaf - Low Carb

These are good to make in advance then freeze until you need them. Note: This recipe doesn't calculate the net crabs for low-sugar ketchup nor the sugar blend. Add 2.5 net crabs per serving for a total of 8 carbs per meatloaf.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 4 meatloaf

Ingredients

• Sauce

• 1⁄4 cup  low-sugar ketchup
• 1⁄3 tablespoon  Splenda brown sugar blend
• 3⁄4-1  tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• Meatloaf

• 4  ounces colby-monterey jack cheese
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 2  egg whites
• 1⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup  low-sugar ketchup
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. (Make sure it has sides so the grease doesn't drip into your oven).
2. Cut the 4 oz of cheese into 4 equal parts, longways. Mix together the ingredients for the sauce. Set both aside for later.
3. Using your hands, mix the remaining ingredients together in a large bowl. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts.
4. Take the divided amount & shape it around 1 chunk of cheese, making it into a loaf shape.
5. Place into the baking dish then repeat with the other 3. Brush the sauce over all 4 meatloaves.
6. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes then drain off any excess grease. Serve immediately or let cool then freeze in individual containers for later use.