BBQ Sauce Cheddar Meatloaf Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups freshly-shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 small can French-fried onions
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, divided
• 1 egg
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Using a food processor or blender, pulse the French-fried onions until finely crushed.
2. 2. Combine beef, 1 cup cheese, the crushed French-fried onions, 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Divide into 12 equal portions and place in the prepared muffin tin. Brush remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce over each portion.
3. 3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese evenly over each portion. Cook for 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.