Meat Loaf Muffins

1 pound  lean ground beef

1/2 medium zucchini, shredded

1 egg white

1/2 cup plain bread crumbs*

1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning*

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons barbecue sauce*, divided

1.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 6-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.*

2.In a large bowl, combine the beef, zucchini, egg white, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide the beef mixture evenly among the 6 muffin cups. Smooth the tops and spread the remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce over the tops.

3.Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until no pink remains and the juices run clear.

•If your family loves meat loaf, why not give this quick 'n' easy recipe a new taste each time you make it? Try it with hickory-smoked, honey-garlic, and other types of barbecue sauces for different twists!