Meat Loaf Miniatures for Now and Later!

I have a friend who I taught with who says there are three things in life that she hates...

1. Willie Nelson
2. El Caminos
3. Meat Loaf

Everyone at school would joke with her that we one day we would show up at her house in an old El Camino playing some Willie Nelson, and have some yummy meat loaf waiting for her. You could almost see her vomit right there.
If you are like my friend Shari, you'd better skip this recipe. However, if you are a meat loaf lovin' fool, this one is for you! Personally, I have never been a meat loaf fan until I came across this one, and tweeked it a little. It is now one my brother-in-law asks about frequently.
Meat Loaf Miniatures

• 1 cup ketchup
• 3 to 4 Tbsps packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 2 eggs beaten
• 4 tsp Worchestershire sauce
• 3 cups saltines crushed
• 3 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp seasoning salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 3 lbs lean ground beef

In a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Remove 1/2 cup for topping; set aside. Add eggs, Worchestershire sauce, saltines, and seasonings to remaining ketchup mixture; mix well. Let stand for 5 minutes. Crumble in beef and mix well.
Put a cookie cooling rack on top of a lipped baking sheet (this allows the grease to drain off the meat while cooking), or use a muffing pan. Begin to make inch thick hamburger patties. Set on cooling rack. Bake @ 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Drizzle with reserved ketchup mixture; bake 5-10 minutes longer. Serve what you like, and allow other meat loaves to cool; freeze. Transfer to freezer bags. Will store for up to 3 months.
Using frozen meat loaves: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Bake @ 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Happy Cooking!