Meatloaf For One Recipe

Craving comfort food but cooking for one? This recipe makes a perfectly portioned meatloaf, eliminating leftover woes! Enjoy a satisfying dinner and maybe even pack a lunch or share with a friend. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, this single-serving meatloaf is your new go-to weeknight meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 724.8 kcal
Protein 106g
Rating 4.1 (14 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Meatloaf For One

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How to Make Meatloaf For One

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add 1/4 cup breadcrumbs to the wet ingredients and mix well.
  4. Gently fold in 1/2 pound ground beef (or your preferred ground meat). Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Grease a small (approximately 6x4 inch) aluminum foil baking pan.
  6. Shape the meat mixture into a small loaf and place it in the prepared pan.
  7. Spread 1 tablespoon of ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

73 g

Sugar

64g

Fat

78g

Carbs

11g