Okay, friend—let me tell you about Mini Meatloaf Recipe that’s been saving my sanity lately… And it's a sheet pan meatloaf so minimal dishes!
You know those nights when you’re running on fumes, the kids are bouncing off the walls, someone just remembered they need poster board for school tomorrow, and you’re this close to throwing in the towel and ordering pizza? Sound familiar? well this is my go-to for nights like that.
Mini meatloaf recipe: Sheet pan meatloaf 🤯
I know, it doesn’t sound like anything groundbreaking, but trust me—it’s a total game changer. It’s the same cozy, stick-to-your-ribs meatloaf we grew up eating, but instead of baking in a loaf pan forever, it’s a mini meatloaf recipe so it cooks faster, gets those delicious crispy edges, and only dirties ONE pan. And because I’m all about shortcuts, I just toss some potatoes, carrots, or green beans around it so the whole dinner’s ready in one go. That's a Crazy Busy Mama hack if I've ever heard one!
The beauty of it? Once it’s in the oven, you’re basically off the hook. No babysitting a skillet, no juggling side dishes. I can answer emails, fold a load of laundry, or let’s be real—sit on the couch scrolling my phone for a solid ten minutes without guilt. And when it comes out? The house smells amazing, when my kiddos were little, they would actually eat it without whining. Which that is a miracle in itself, am I right toddler mamas???
It’s one of those recipes that feels like I put in way more effort than I actually did. And honestly? That’s my favorite kind of cooking these days—low stress, minimal mess, big payoff. So next time you’re tempted to order takeout, grab a sheet pan and give this a try. I promise, you’ll be coming back to this blog after dinner to say, “Okay, you were right—this is my new weeknight lifesaver.”
Like my other sheet pan dinners, this one is quick, easy and mouthwatering! As a Crazy Busy Mama, I LOVE sheet pan dinners! They are essentially a ‘one-pot meal' which means minimal clean up! At my house, we are always trying to work smarter, not harder! So any meal that requires minimal clean up is a huge perk!
That is why you see me using crockpot liners in some of my Slow Cooker recipes! And for a sheet pan meal like this, I will use a pre-cut sheet of parchment paper to line the sheet pan. Then clean will just be recycling the parchment paper and paper plates!
Okay so how do I make this yummy mini meatloaf recipe of Sheet Pan Meatloaf?
Come to my kitchen and let's get cooking!!
Ingredients for Mini Meatloaf Recipe
How to make Sheet Pan Meatloaf: ingredients you need!
1 pound Ground Beef
2 Tbsp Sour Cream
1 Tbsp Ketchup
1/2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
2 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 Butter Crackers
1½ tsp. Pot Roast Seasoning
Pinch of salt
Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Mini Meatloaf Recipe
How to make Sheet Pan Meatloaf : a step by step guide
Preheat the oven to 425
Make the glaze: In another mixing bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Set aside.
Prepare and Mix Meatloaf – Finely crush crackers. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed crackers and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.
Then add ground beef & the rest of the ingredients. Mix well (hands work best!) and shape into small mini loaves.
Add mini meatloaves to a sheet pan. Brush loaves with glaze
Bake until meatloaves are fully cooked through (internal temp 160°F, about 20–25 minutes).
Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf: SIDE IDEA
This recipe is absolutely delicious paired with my Air Fryer Potatoes, and if you are looking for the perfect air fryer… I just got this new one and I LOVE IT!!
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
I’m all about shortcuts, I just toss some potatoes, carrots, or green beans around it so the whole dinner’s ready in one go. That's a Crazy Busy Mama hack if I've ever heard one!
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Sheet pan Mini Meatloaf
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 1 Tbsp Ketchup Cup
- 1/2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 Tsp Dijon Mustard 2 Butter Crackers
- 1½ tsp. Pot Roast Seasoning
- Pinch of salt
- 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425
- Make the glaze: In another mixing bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Set aside.
- Prepare and Mix Meatloaf – Finely crush crackers.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed crackers and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute. Then add ground beef & the rest of the ingredients. Mix well (hands work best!) and shape into small mini loaves.
- Add mini meatloaves to a sheet pan. Brush loaves with glaze
- Bake until meatloaves are fully cooked through (internal temp 160°F, about 20–25 minutes).
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