Mozzarella-Stuffed Mini Meatloaves

YIELD: Makes 6
Source:  Adapted from Comfort Cooking

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup milk (almond milk)
• 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3 string cheeses, cut in half crosswise
• 2/3 cup ketchup (sugar free preferably)
• 1 Tablespoon packed brown sugar (optional - can use some stevia or xylitol)
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine egg, milk, oats, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; stir until well combined. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow oats to absorb liquid. Add onion and ground beef, mixing well. Grabbing baseball-sized portions, form mixture into six small meatloaves (the loaves will shrink slightly as they bake). Stuff each portion with a string cheese half, forming meat mixture around cheese. Place onto prepared baking sheet.

In a separate small bowl, stir together ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Spoon evenly over each loaf.

Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.