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Mini meatloaf muffins baked in a muffin tin and topped with classic meatloaf sauce.

Meatloaf Muffins

Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Mini meatloaf muffins are easy to make in a muffin tin with juicy, tender results. All the classic flavor of the original but in a bite sized recipe that's ready in 30 minutes.!

Ingredients

Meatloaf Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ pounds 90% lean ground beef , you could also use ground turkey
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg , whisked
  • 2-3 Tablespoons fresh parsley , finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon ketchup
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Sauce Ingredients:

  • ½ cup ketchup or BBQ sauce , you could mix half and half
  • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar

For serving: Potatoes and green beans

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray muffin pan and set aside.
  • Combine 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 2-3 Tablespoons parsley, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tablespoon ketchup, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder in a large bowl. Mix just until combined. Don't overmix or the meat won't be as tender.
  • Divide the meat evenly into the muffin pan and press down.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and/or BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Set aside.
  • Bake meatloaf for 15 minutes. Then remove from oven and absorb any extra grease with a fork and paper towel. Then pour sauce over the meat evenly. Add pepper on top if desired. Then bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the center reaches 160°F.
  • Serve while warm with potatoes and green beans.

Notes

Substitutions:
  • You may substitute fresh onion and garlic (1 cup onion, 4 garlic cloves minced). Saute them with a little olive oil before adding to the meat.
  • If you prefer a little heat, add in a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat or a few dashes of chili sauce or sriracha to the meatloaf sauce. 
Extra sauce: If you prefer your meatloaf extra saucy, you can always mix up another batch and brush more on the last 10 minutes of cooking or use it for dipping. 
Storage: Store in a covered container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2muffins, Calories: 276kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 648mg, Potassium: 497mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 275IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 41mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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