Best 8 Easy Mini Meatloaf Muffins Recipes

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If you're short on time or simply looking for a fun way to switch up your weeknight dinner, mini meatloaf muffins are the perfect solution. These bite-sized morsels can be prepped ahead of time and baked in just 30 minutes or so. With variations from classic to creative, there's a mini meatloaf muffin recipe for every taste. Whether you prefer a traditional beef and breadcrumb base or a more unique turkey and quinoa blend, you're sure to find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings.

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MEATLOAF MUFFINS



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Juicy and tender mini meatloaf muffins coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. An easy, kid-friendly dinner idea that's on the table in just 35 minutes!

Provided by Jamielyn Nye

Categories     Main Dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds 90% lean ground beef (, you could also use ground turkey)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg (, whisked)
2-3 Tablespoons fresh parsley (, finely chopped )
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Tablespoon ketchup
3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup ketchup or BBQ sauce (, you could mix half and half)
2 Tablespoons light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray muffin pan and set aside.
  • Combine the meat, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder and 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 648 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 2 muffins, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

MINI MEATLOAF IN A MUFFIN TIN RECIPE



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Meatloaf Muffins are a fabulous alternative to regular meatloaf. Kids just love them and mini meatloaf muffins cook much faster than traditional meatloaf.

Provided by Jamie Sanders

Categories     main dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground turkey or ground beef
1/3 cup breadcrumbs or oatmeal (Either works, but I now use oatmeal)
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (Instead of the tomato sauce, I often substitute with around 1/4 cup of ketchup in the meat mixture and at least another 1/4 cup for the top. Personal choice to use the ketchup vs tomato sauce I do prefer the taste of ketchup - must be the added sugar.)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper
several shakes of Worcestershire sauce (about a teaspoon)
A couple of handfuls of whatever other veggies you have on hand... (onions, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, spinach, lentils...)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, but only use about ¼ of the tomato sauce/ketchup in the meat mixture. Reserve the rest for the tops of the meatloaf muffins.
  • Press the meat into the muffin cups (you should be able to get eight to 10 out of this amount of meat).
  • Top with a dollop of tomato sauce/ketchup on each one.
  • Cook for 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve two per person.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 meatloaf muffins, Calories 220 calories, Sugar 6, Fat 10, Carbohydrate 9, Protein 22

MEAT LOAF MINIATURES



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My family and I can't get enough of these little meat loaf muffins topped with a sweet ketchup sauce. They are the perfect portion size. This recipe requires no chopping, so it's quick and easy to make a double batch and have extras for another day. I've given them to new moms, too. -Joyce Wegmann, Burlington, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup ketchup
3 to 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cups Crispix cereal, crushed
3 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Remove 1/2 cup for topping; set aside. Add the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, cereal and seasonings to remaining ketchup mixture. Let stand for 5 minutes. Crumble beef over cereal mixture and mix well. , Press meat mixture into 18 muffin cups (about 1/3 cup each). Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes. Drizzle with reserved ketchup mixture; bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. , Serve desired number of meat loaves. Cool remaining loaves. Transfer to freezer container; close and freeze for up to 3 months. , To use frozen meat loaves: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Place loaves in a greased baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through, or cover and microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

MINI MEATLOAVES



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Quick and easy to make. A family favorite. The ketchup and brown sugar give these loaves a tangy flavor.

Provided by Tonya Swope

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
⅔ cup ketchup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, oats and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into eight miniature meatloaves. Place these in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Stir thoroughly and spread over each meatloaf.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 656 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

MEAT LOAF MUFFINS



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Serve these tangy meat loaf muffins for dinner or slice them up for a take-along sandwich lunch. They're just as flavorful after freezing. -Cheryl Norwood, Canton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 tablespoons ketchup
Additional ketchup, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Mix the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press about 1/3 cupful into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups., Bake 15 minutes. Brush tops with 3 tablespoons ketchup; bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes. If desired, serve with additional ketchup. , Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without ketchup; cover and freeze on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer meat loaves to an airtight freezer container; return to freezer. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Spread with ketchup. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

EASY MINI MEATLOAF MUFFINS



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Homemade meatloaf with a yummy sweet twist. I didn't have any breadcrumbs for the traditional meatloaf, so I searched my cabinets and came up with this meatloaf. It was a huge hit with the kids. It's sweet but still a meatloaf. The cornmeal and brown sugar just made it out of this world! Also, once cooked, they are very easy to store and pack up for leftovers. Serve with some smashed potatoes and green beans.

Provided by MomLovesMaddie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups cornmeal
½ cup brown sugar
½ onion, diced
4 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Place ground beef, egg, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix with your hands until well combined. Mix in cornmeal, brown sugar, onion, and ketchup until incorporated. Press mixture firmly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the oven until no longer pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before popping out of the muffin tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 314.2 mg, Sugar 32 g

MINI MEATLOAVES - 3 VARIATIONS - KRAFT FOOD AND FAMILY MAGAZINE



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These are so easy and yummy. I think I used a bowl and a spoon and no cutting! We really loved the crunchy stuffing! This recipe came from the Kraft Food and Family magazine, You will need the ingredients from the 'Base' recipe AND the two ingredients from whichever variation you are making.

Provided by SuperJoku

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) package Stove Top stuffing mix
1 cup water
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix ground beef, stuffing mix, water, and the powder ingredient from the variation you chose.
  • Press into 12 muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Make an indentation in center of each meatloaf. With spoon fill indentation with sauce (from chosen variation).
  • Bake 30 min or until cooked through. Top with cheese, continue baking 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 1948.6, Carbohydrate 68.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 11.5, Protein 29.9

MINI MEATLOAF MUFFINS



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It's just something for smaller portions. I like it because it's very filling and it's easy enough to do quickly.

Provided by Taylothlorien

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 42m

Yield 12 Mini Meatloaf Muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large zucchini (cubed)
1 egg
1 lb extra lean ground beef or 1 lb turkey
1/2 cup shredded frozen hash browns
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
0.5 (16 ounce) package bread stuffing mix
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup ketchup or 1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup onion (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Separate into 12 parts and place in muffin cups.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes.
  • Eat!

Tips:

  • Choosing the right ground beef is essential for flavorful meatloaf muffins. Look for ground beef with at least 80% lean meat content.
  • To ensure moist and juicy meatloaf muffins, incorporate a binding agent like eggs, breadcrumbs, or oats. These ingredients help hold the meat mixture together and prevent dryness.
  • Adding vegetables to the meatloaf mixture enhances both flavor and texture. Try finely chopped carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • Experiment with different seasonings and herbs to create unique flavor profiles. Garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, and paprika are popular choices.
  • Don't forget the glaze! A flavorful glaze brushed on top of the meatloaf muffins before baking adds an extra layer of taste and moisture. Try a mixture of ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.
  • Bake the meatloaf muffins at a moderate temperature (350°F) to prevent them from drying out. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Conclusion:

With a few simple ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can create delicious and satisfying mini meatloaf muffins that are perfect for busy weeknight meals, potlucks, or game day gatherings. Experiment with different flavors and toppings to find your favorite combination. These versatile meatloaf muffins are sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

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