Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Mini Meatloaves
Add a twist to your classic meatloaf recipe with these Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Mini Meatloaves! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, and the leftovers make for a delicious sandwich the next day.
YES!! Some semblance of a kitchen is getting better. We have too much pantry stuffs. I’m glad the hall closet is bigger than the one we had so I can use that “pantry overflow” for the larger spice containers and some pastas. Entirely WAY too much pasta. LOL You’d think I was Italian or something. *snort*
We took the truck for a much needed bath. Funny thing about camping… Then we went to pick up the girl! YAY! She was happy to see us! Dad’s house isn’t so great for her bad hip. He has lots of stairs. 🙁 BUT she was happy spending time with Grandma and Grandpa, but was still happy to see us, too. LOL They enjoy having her for a visit. BUT like any good “grandchild” it’s always a relief to hand them back to the rightful parents.
We went grocery shopping….WITHOUT a list. *GASP* I KNOW! It was interesting…and will be even more so when we cook dinner this week. I didn’t write down what we said we were going to make. Bad Kitchen Hoor! I know. At least Tuesday’s are a staple; Caesar Salad. This time with shrimp.
I think there’s some sort of stew in the making? Then there’s Greek style chops with couscous and cucumber onion salad? Um…Saturday may be Osso Bucco type something with the short ribs I have in the freezer. Just not quite sure yet. It was weird. Not shopping with a list. I don’t even pack without a list. You’d think the obvious underwear and socks are a given, right? Yeah. No. I forget them sometimes. *snort*
OH so! We were away hiking this weekend. But I think I told y’all that. Anyway, here’s a few pics:
Our tent. I still think we need a lighter one for backpacking. We’ll see.
This sign cracked me up! It was in the visitor’s center.
Sunset by the dam.
This is the tallest waterfall at 94 feet named Ganoga.
We got home Sunday, and attempted to run one of the many loads of laundry we have to do. No go. Stupid thing doesn’t work. We have essentially a week and half worth of laundry to do. Seriously? I thought this was a RENOVATED apartment!! Oh yeah. It gets worse.
We report that it’s not working and maintenance determined that the water was just not turned on. YAY! No? CRAP! Ran one load. Puddle. SERIOUSLY? You’re kidding right? RENOVATED MY ARSE! It’s look purdy but don’t nothing work in it!!
Sockets are upside down, don’t work, don’t hold plugs, and that DID work don’t now that they “fixed” some sockets. Dryer doesn’t work! S.E.R.I.O.U.S.L.Y?? WTF?? RENOVATED BY WHOM?? Because they most assuredly DID NOT check to make sure stuff was working before they handed over our keys. Not to mention the crapty balcony door is just FILTHY! They didn’t even sweep the floors or wipe out the cabinets.
So, we slaved cleaning the apartment we left (and they STILL want to charge us $75 for the carpet they’re going to RIP OUT cause they’re going to “renovate” the one we WERE living in) to have to clean this new one we’re in.
AND after all this, come to find out that the rent we paid on April 30th apparently wasn’t the ENTIRE balance and they claim we have late charges and owe an additional $400. FOR WHAT?? Rent is due by 1st. The latest the 3rd. It’s not OUR fault if all the charges aren’t in the system when we paid it. There’s no disclaimer that says you can’t pay it early. We paid what their online payment system prompted us to pay. Essentially they’re penalizing us for paying early. How does that make sense?
Sorry for the rant…I’m a bit peeved at this lemon apartment and shitty service we’re getting now. I mean, I thought that’s what the non-refundable pet deposit was supposed to handle? Any additional wear and tear on the carpet? And we’ve been there 3 years…. GAH!
Needless to say, it was not a relaxing day in the AKH household Sunday.
BUT I did get in there to make a yummy meatloaf recipe.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Soak the tomatoes in the boiling water for 20 minutes or until soft. Drain and allow to cool.
Stack the basil leaves then roll them together. Thinly slice the basil.
This is a chiffonade of basil.
Place the basil in a medium mixing bowl. Grate the onion and garlic clove and add to the bowl with the turkey.
Coarsely chop the tomatoes and add to turkey mixture.
Mix until well combined.
Divide the turkey mixture into 6 equal portions. place half of a portion in the bottom of a ramekin. Place one piece of cheese on top.
Top with remaining portion of turkey and press to seal the edges. Remove and place in a roasting pan with a rack coated with cooking spray.
Combine tomato sauce, paste and garlic salt in a small bowl. Baste the mini loaves with the sauce mixture and top with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 F for 45 to 55 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reaches 165 to 170 F. This leaves plenty of time to chop up a nice salad to have with the mini loaves.
When the meatloaves are cooked through but still moist, remove from heat and allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.
As some of you may know, I almost always take left overs to work for lunch. Well, when I reheated these gems in the microwave, L followed the delicious aroma to my office and promptly requested the recipe. So, beware. These will draw attention if you take them to work and have the recipe handy to hand out.

Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Mini Meatloaves
Add a twist to your classic meatloaf recipe with these Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Mini Meatloaves! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, and the leftovers make for a delicious sandwich the next day.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water, boiling
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup basil, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons onion, grated
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese (string cheese)
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Soak the tomatoes in the boiling water for 20 minutes or until soft. Drain and allow to cool.
- Thinly slice the basil and place in a medium mixing bowl.
- Grate onion and garlic and add to the basil.
- Add the garlic salt and turkey.
- Coarsely chop the reconstituted tomatoes and add to turkey. Mix until combined.
- Divide into six equal portions.
- Chop each log of string cheese into six, bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Place half of one portion in the bottom of a small ramekin. Add one piece of cheese on top of the turkey mixture. Top with remaining portion of turkey and press until edges are sealed. Remove from ramekin and place in a roasting pan with a rack coated with cooking spray.
- Continue this process with remaining five portions of turkey mixture.
- Combine tomato sauce, paste and garlic salt in a small mixing bowl. Baste each meatloaf with the sauce mixture.
- Top each mini loaf with 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350 F for 45-55 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 to 170 F. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 633Total Fat 42gSaturated Fat 15gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 22gCholesterol 221mgSodium 1270mgCarbohydrates 9gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 56g
Wow, this looks yummy and so gourmet. Thanks for sharing at Crafty Tuesday!
Yum! This looks great!
I would love for you to share and link up at my TGIF Link Party. The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday's at midnight.
http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/2013/05/tgif-link-party-3.html
Hugs, Cathy
Delicious~ Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes.
Thanks for hosting and for stopping by.
I hated apartment living. We ran into all sorts of trouble!
My husband will love this recipe. Thanks for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist. Hope to see you again this week!
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I hope he does! Please let me know if you try it and how he likes it. Sadly, we're in no position to buy. 🙁
Wow, this sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #13.
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
http://dessertnowdinnerlater.blogspot.com
Thanks for hosting it! I think I have it you my regular Tuesday party hopping list.
Mini meatloaf?! Adorable! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers!
Awwww thanks for the pin! And for hosting the party. 🙂
This recipe looks delicious. I think even my son would love this. Thanks for sharing it at Crafty Thursday Obsessions. Hope to see you again this week
Stacey
Gluedtomycrafts.blogspot.com
OH! For kids, you could definitely do the string cheese thing. Or a hot dog piece? IDK. I know I LOVED hot dogs when I was a kid. Just thinking…. Hm….
This looks great! I have yet to try my hand at mini meatloaves, but you have given me the courage. 🙂 Thank you for sharing at Tasty Tuesdays, hope to see you again this week!
OMG They're so easy!! And they cook quickly, and so versatile! I make them weeknights OFTEN! You really should try them.
Love the recipe but really enjoyed your whole post ! Hilarious mostly, but not the bad parts 😉 Never heard of being penalized for paying something{anything!} EARLY ! I know we sort of get penalized when buying too much electricity in a month's time. Pinned your recipe to try soon 🙂 Thanks for sharing at our All My Bloggy Friends Party !
Linda
With A Blast
Heh. Yeah me either. Apparently, it has something to do with us transferring apartments. Whatevs!
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Yum!
Thanks so much for sharing at A Peek Into Paradise TGIF Link Party.
I hope you will come party with us next week and see if you were featured! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/
Have a great week!
Hugs! Cathy
Cathy, Thanks for hosting it and for stopping by. I have it on my standard list of link ups.
Gawd this looks tasty.I wanted to thank you for sharing this on the blog hop .I might even make this next week with my sister
If you do, please let me know. I love hearing when people make my recipes.
Thanks for joining us at Saturday Dishes, Pinned to Saturday Dishes board ~ Paula
Thanks Paula! 🙂
This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing with us at the Show Off party! 🙂
You're most welcome! Thanks for stopping by.
This looks so good! I love these as mini meat loaves too:) I am now following you via google+ and can't wait to see what you whip up next!
Me, too! They make weeknight meatloaf quick and easy!
Looks delicious! Great idea. I've made mini meatloaves before but not with cheese 🙂
Would love for you to come and link up on Wednesday to my Wonderful Food Wednesday Hop!
http://www.familyfoodandtravel.com
I'm pretty sure I've already linked up. 😉 Thanks for stopping by and hosting the hop!
Dang! I was going through somehting similar like that with my apartment too. DORKS! However, your food looks SCRUMPTIOUS! Thanks so mu for sharing this with us @ The SHOW OFF Weekend Blog Party 🙂
Jessica
The Wondering Brain
I'll ALWAYS link up with you, Jessica! Thanks for the compliments and for stopping by my blog. 🙂
Hello! Mmmmm! Those mini meatloaves look scrumptious. I'm going to have to try these. Haha! I came across your blog at the Weekend Blog Party! I'm glad I did! I'm already following you via GFC. Please visit and follow my blog, and if you enjoy my post please leave a comment. I appreciate the support.
Thank you,
Vashti
I am already following. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
Lovely combination of some of my favorite ingredients. I am glad I saw this at Shaken Together.
Thank you and thank you for stopping by! 🙂
Looks delicious! Mini meat loaves are such a good dinner idea! I may have to try that one day! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!
Thank you for hosting Submarine Sunday! You should try them. They're pretty quick and easy. 🙂
If I went to the store without a list, I think I'd have a panic attack. Yeah, I'm one of those people! Sorry about all the apartment mess. If I were in your shoes right now, I'd be be in quite a state with all of this aggravation…and no shopping list.
In other news, I love that you fill your meatloaf with so many delicious things and I love them mini so they cook quickly. (Meaning less time to wait for gooey cheese centers.)
Thank you for linking with See ya in the Gumbo and sorry it took me all week to come by. I start a new job next week and it's been hectic over here.
Michelle @Ms. enPlace
A new job? How exciting and scary at the same time. I hope I don't have to do that any time soon….
Thanks for hosting See ya in the Gumbo! 🙂
These look amazing! My mouth is literally watering! Thanks for joining us at Pin It! Tuesday! I have totally pinned this! YUM.
Thank you for hosting it and for stopping by! 🙂
Nice for summer when portions are smaller!
Absolutely! They cook faster and you don't need all that heavy meat in your tummy for summer.
It looks yummy!
Thank you for sharing at Pin It Tuesday with PowerfulMothering.com
Thanks for hosting it and for stopping by!
I know some people who would really love these! Thanks for sharing this at Domestic Superhero today!
Thank you for hosting Domestic Superhero today! And also for checking out my blog.
The meatloaf looks really good! I know this is something my family would enjoy!
We sure did and I hope you do, too! Thanks for stopping by.
Oh man that stinks about the apartment stuff… but your recipe looks great! Thank you for spreading JOY and sharing at the Oh What a HAPPY Day party.
Holly at Not Done Growing
Thanks for hosting it! and for stopping by.
Wow! Is all the language really needed? I really hate stumbling on this sort of post through a blog hop.
Yum! This looks great!
I'd love if you entered this month's Pantry Party. Our theme is stuffed, so this would fit in perfectly! http://lawstudentscookbook.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/pantry-party-may-2013-announcemen/
Would love to! Check your email. 🙂
Christie, thanks for linking in. I fixed the title for you. I have signed up to follow you on my new friend Bloglovin. Hope you follow Carole's Chatter too. Cheers
Carole, Thank you for fixing my error. I'm following you back. 🙂
Christie, this is lovely. It would be great if you linked it to Food on Friday: Meatloaf. The showcases from this Food on Friday have not yet been selected. This link will take you to my home page where you will find a sidebar with links to all the different Food on Fridays. So that I know you have linked and can be sure to pin to the board I have for each one, please do leave a short comment. Cheers
Thanks for the invite! I may have bothched my entry though. 🙁
This recipe sounds and looks great……..Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
I usually try to. Thank you for hosting the hop! 🙂
This looks delicious.
Debi and Charly
They are! You should make them. 🙂