MAKEOVER LI'L CHEDDAR MEAT LOAVES

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My husband loves my mini meat loaves, but this family-favorite recipe wasn't very healthy when I first received it. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen experts slashed the calories and fat while keeping the original's tender and delicious qualities. -Jodie Mitchell, Denver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large egg whites, beaten
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk egg whites and milk. Stir in the cheese, oats, onion, carrot and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into eight loaves; place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard; spoon over loaves., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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