Rio Grande Mini Loaves Recipe

Spice up your dinner routine with these quick and flavorful Rio Grande Mini Meatloaves! Inspired by a classic Spanish rice recipe, these individual meatloaves are a fun twist on a family favorite. Ready in under an hour, they're perfect for a weeknight meal. Serve with your favorite Spanish rice, a fresh salad, and extra salsa for a complete Southwestern feast.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 322.3 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rio Grande Mini Loaves

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How to Make Rio Grande Mini Loaves

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, chili powder, and salt. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions.
  4. Shape each portion into a small loaf, approximately 1-inch thick.
  5. Place the mini loaves in a greased baking dish.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Top each meatloaf with a slice of cheese.
  8. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of salsa onto the center of each cheese slice.
  9. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the meatloaves are cooked through.
  10. Serve immediately with extra salsa and your favorite sides, such as Spanish rice and a crisp salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

51g

Carbs

0g

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