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Mini Meatloaf

Mini Meatloaf Muffins – Your Family's New Favorite Comfort Dish

Mini Meatloaf muffins are a family-friendly twist on classic meatloaf, offering savory goodness in perfect, portioned bites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 muffins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium White Onion finely minced
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs as a vegan option
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly ground recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt or regular salt with garlic and onion powders
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder substitute with fresh minced garlic if desired
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup or BBQ sauce for a bolder flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup for natural sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard or whole grain mustard for added texture

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, minced onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, seasoning salt, and garlic powder. Mix gently until combined.
  3. Spoon the meat mixture into each muffin cup, filling them about three-quarters full and pressing gently.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for the glaze. Drizzle this over each filled muffin cup.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and tops are caramel brown.
  6. Let the mini meatloaf muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your mini meatloaf muffins with different veggies or sauces to suit your family's tastes.

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