Description
These Mini Meatloaf Muffins are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional meatloaf. Perfectly portioned and topped with a sweet glaze, they are great for a quick and easy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf Muffins:
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Topping:
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prepare the meatloaf mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Add ground beef, egg, onion, bell pepper, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently and divide the mixture into the muffin cups.
- Add the topping: Whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spoon over each meatloaf muffin.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest and serve: Allow the muffins to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- These freeze well—cool completely, wrap individually, and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
