Yummy mini meat loaves, infused with cheddar cheese and topped with a piquante tomato sauce.

Mini-Cheddar Meat Loaves

1 large egg

3/4 cup milk

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1 teaspoon salt

1 pound lean ground beef

2/3 cup ketchup

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar

1. In a bowl, beat the egg and milk, stir in cheese, oats, onion and salt. Add beef and mix well. Shape into eight loaves; place in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
2. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice; spoon over loaves.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°F (70°C).

Makes 8 servings.