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Need an easy way to sneak more veggies in your kid’s meals? Meatloaf is one of those recipes that is versatile and it’s really easy to make.
What’s better than Mom’s homemade meatloaf? LEFTOVERS of Mom’s homemade meatloaf!
Isn’t it funny how much better meatloaf tastes the next day? I take full advantage of this next day “meatloaf phenomenon”, and throw any leftovers I have into a lunchbox for the next day.
To make it fun for the kiddos, I decided to put little meatloaf bites on food picks. This makes these leftovers not only taste good, but are way FUN to eat! My girls are big dipping fans, so I included a small container of ketchup -you can send barbecue sauce too.
Pair your Meatloaf Swords with some fresh fruit, delicious veggies…and you have yourself a delicious lunch!
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrots, finely chopped
- 1/2 zucchini, chopped
- 1 handful spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey or beef
- 2 eggs
- 1 8oz can tomato sauce
- 3 Tablespoons barbecue sauce
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a food processor or mini chopper, chop carrots, zucchini, spinach, onion and garlic until they are finely chopped. Pour in a large bowl.
- To veggies, add breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, pepper, ground beef or turkey and eggs.
- Using your hands, combine ingredients until they are all well mixed.
- Pack meat loaf ingredients in a 10-inch loaf pan.
- Combine tomato sauce and barbecue sauce an pour over meat mixture.
- Bake 1 hour - 1 hour 15minutes. Oven times and temperatures will vary so check after 50minutes.
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Mmm, meatloaf! Yummers :)
What are the swords that you used?
I just found them! Are they really sharp? Or good for young kids? I’ve been looking for something for my 6 year olds lunches! :)
Sandy, I typically use starbucks green “swords” or “stick” that are by the condiment table. the true use is to seal hot drinks ;)