Meatloaf Sliders

8 ounces extra-lean (97 percent fat-free) ground beef

¼

cup finely chopped onion

1 large egg

¼

cup plain breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons low-fat milk

¼

cup grated parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

1½

teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1½

teaspoons Dijon mustard

¼

teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as canola

½

cup ketchup

6 whole-wheat slider buns

In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients except the oil and ketchup. Mix well. Form the mixture into six (3-inch) patties.

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about four minutes on each side, or until cooked through to desired level. Top the patties with ketchup. Serve on slider buns.

Serves six.

@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per slider: 227 calories (28 percent from fat), 7 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 26.5 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein, 58 mg cholesterol, 635 mg sodium.