Mini Meatloaves

Ingredients

• 1 can (540 ml) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 apples, peeled and grated
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 250 ml (1 cup) breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato paste
• 250 ml (1 cup) grated cheddar cheese
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) dried parsley
• 10 ml (2 tsp) mustard powder
• 2.5 ml (½ tsp) salt
• 2.5 ml (½ tsp) pepper
• Tabasco-style hot sauce to taste
• 500 g (1 lb) ground pork

Preparation

1. Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 180^oC (350^oF). Oil a muffin pan or line with paper muffin cup liners. 
2. In a large bowl, mash the white beans with a fork. 
3. Add the apples, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, tomato paste, cheddar cheese, parsley, mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Mix with a fork. 
4. Add the ground pork. Using your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly. 
5. With your hands, roll 12 balls and place in the muffin pan. Press the balls down lightly with a fork.
6.  Bake about 45 minutes. Tip: Use the cooking time to prepare your side dishes. Variation: This mixture also makes excellent hamburger patties! Just shape into 8 patties and voilà!