Individual meatloaves

This is a huge family favorite in our house. Now, admittedly, it's probably partially due to the fact that getting your own piece of meat is a rarity around here, but it also doesn't hurt that it's delicious! It's a variation on a Martha Stewart Everyday Food recipe. I highly recommend looking on the site. The Everyday Food recipes are great for weeknight meals. We just happen to really like garlic and prefer a traditional sauce.
The easiest way to make at least one side for this meal is to roast it alongside the meat, especially potatoes. You have the oven on anyway! Since the meat costs close to my upper limit on a meal, I tend to chose less expensive sides - pasta, potatoes, or grits with canned or homegrown vegetables.

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 c bread crumbs
1 egg
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack & Cheddar, divided
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 c ketchup
2 Tbsp prepared mustard

• Heat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, combine sugar, ketchup, and mustard and set aside.
• Place beef, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and combine until consistent throughout; Place in a lined baking dish.
• Top each meatloaf with a tablespoon of the ketchup mixture, top with remaining cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

PRICE BREAKDOWN:

Ground beef - $3.70

Garlic - 5¢
Bread crumbs - 5¢
Egg - 10¢
Cheese - $1.00
Sauce - 20¢
TOTAL - $5.10
Price per serving (6 servings) - 85¢