Mini meatloaf portions baked in muffin cups.

Easy Meatloaf Meatballs

By Sue Lau | Palatable Pastime

This week for Sunday Supper the focus is on back to school dinners.

I always think  of back to school as  a busier time, with so many things the kids have to do from extra-curricular activities to getting their homework done to getting to bed  on time so they can wake fresh in the morning.

And parents know the bulk of the hawking over that falls on them. So to keep things running smoothly, easier dinners for the weekday are in order! Short, simple and sweet.

So I decided to share my meatballs version of my signature meatloaf,  which takes the meatloaf and cooks it in half the time, keeping all the flavor.

I  covered mine with a bit of barbecue sauce, but you could just as easily go for a tomato sauce or jarred  gravy. And with the meatloaf and the bbq- I like to serve it with simple potatoes gratin, or perhaps something like mashed if you are using gravy. Side salads are always a pleasure or a plate of raw veggies and tomato slices like Mom always loved. With gardens still going that is always a good choice.

So I hope you enjoy!

Join me tomorrow when I share my recipe for Slow Cooker Butter Beans with Ham. My southern and midwestern recipes are always a hit, so you should be sure to like that one. I used  my Instant Pot on it with the slow cooker setting. Paired up with a pan of corn bread, it is a real  budget minded rib-sticking  meal. I hope to see you then!

Sunday Supper

Back to School Dinners

Beef and Pork

• Bacon Cheeseburger Zucchini Boats by The Crumby Kitchen
• Beef and Sweet Potato Stew by What Smells So Good?
• Easy Meatloaf Meatballs by Palatable Pastime
• Mexican Lasagna with Corn Tortillas by Sunday Supper Movement
• One Dish Taco Goulash by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
• Pierogi with Sausage and Peppers by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Pot Roast with Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Red Wine by That Skinny Chick Can Bake

Pastas, Soups, Rice and Stews

• Casimer Rice by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Dad’s Glop by My Blissful Mess
• Homemade Lasagna by Soulfully Made
• Kid-friendly Salmon Curry by Caroline’s Cooking
• Salmon with Pappardelle and a Brandy Cream Sauce by Mysavoryspoon
• Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup by Books n’ Cooks

Poultry

• Chicken Enchiladas by The Freshman Cook
• Chicken Parmesan by Bottom Left of the Mitten
• Chicken with Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce & Roasted Asparagus by Gourmet Everyday
• Chicken with Sautéed Zucchini Peppers and Mushrooms by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Cornflake Chicken Tenders by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
• Easy Instapot Roast Chicken by Our Good Life
• Easy Ranch Chicken Pasta with Bacon by Cricket’s Confections
• Perfect Scrambled Eggs by Pies and Plots
• Roasted Chicken Breasts by Life Tastes Good
• Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Chicken & Spinach by My Life Cookbook
• Whole30 Mini Turkey Meatloaf by Bites of Wellness

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