Best 9 Favorite Meat Loaf Cups Recipes

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Meatloaf cups are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. Whether you prefer a classic meatloaf flavor or something more creative, there is a recipe out there for you. In this article, we will explore some of the best meatloaf cup recipes, including traditional favorites and some unique twists on this classic dish. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds and discover the perfect meatloaf cup recipe for your next meal!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

FAVORITE MEAT LOAF



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Meat loaf is my all-time favorite dish to cook. One year, an aunt and I put together a cookbook that included over 50 variations of that hearty, old-fashioned main course.-Jim Hopkins, Whittier, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 carrot, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and onion powder; mix well. Stir in oats, carrot and parsley. Combine beef and pork; add to egg mixture and mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Top with ketchup. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain.

Nutrition Facts :

FAVORITE MEAT LOAF CUPS



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My family enjoys meat loaf, but sometimes I can't spare the hour or more it takes to bake in the traditional shape. A quick alternative is to divide the meat mixture into muffin cups for individual servings that are ready in less than 30 minutes. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
4 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
Additional ketchup, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Press into 12 foil-lined or greased muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 160°. Drain before serving. Drizzle with ketchup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

MASHED POTATO STUFFED MEATLOAF CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Mashed Potato Stuffed Meatloaf Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: potato, butter, salt, pepper, shredded parmesan cheese, milk, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, onion powder, mustard powder, paprika, cooking oil, onion, garlic, ground beef, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, egg, panko breadcrumbs, milk

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Yield 10 meatloaf cups

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 lb potato, cooked and peeled
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup milk
¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef, 85%/15% fat
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley
1 egg, beaten
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Place cooked potatoes into a large bowl. Add butter, salt, pepper, parmesan, and a splash of milk. Mash and add more milk gradually until the potatoes are the desired texture. Set aside and let cool.
  • Prepare the glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, onion powder, mustard powder, and paprika in a bowl. Reserve half in a separate bowl to glaze once cooked.
  • Add oil in a skillet over medium heat, followed by onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent and fragrant. Set aside in a bowl to cool before adding to the meat mixture.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, parmesan, parsley, cooled onions & garlic, egg, breadcrumbs and milk. Mix until combined.
  • Using a spoon or ice cream scooper, scoop the meat mixture and place into a greased 12 cup cupcake baking tin.
  • Using your fingers, spread the meat from the center to make a cup. Fill the middle with a small spoonful of mashed potatoes, and cover back up with the meat mixture.
  • Generously brush half of the reserved glaze on top of the meatloaf cups generously.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, reapplying the glaze halfway through. Once they are done cooking, brush with the remaining glaze that has Not been used on the raw meatloaves.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 9 grams

OUR FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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This ultimate meatloaf recipe took rounds and rounds of testing to get just right. Our final version incorporates an ideal blend of seasoned ground beef and pork, aromatics, and breadcrumbs and bakes in a freeform loaf on a baking sheet instead of in a loaf pan for maximum browning. The result is a loaf that is savory, tender, and juicy, yet holds together well when sliced.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Frankenrecipe     Meatloaf     Beef     Ground Beef     Pork     Breadcrumbs     Milk/Cream     Garlic     Egg     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 6 slices firm white bread; see Cooks' Note below)
1/3 cup whole milk
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons neutral vegetable oil, such as grapeseed
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, preferably 20% fat
1/2 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup, divided, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet or 13x9" shallow baking dish with foil. Soak breadcrumbs in milk in a large bowl until ready to use.
  • Pulse onion, celery, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. (Alternatively, you can finely chop by hand.)
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion mixture, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in Worcestershire, and scrape into bowl with breadcrumb mixture. Add beef, pork, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, and remaining 1 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper, then mix with your hands to combine.
  • Form meatloaf mixture into a long, well-packed, approximately 5"-wide loaf shape on prepared baking sheet. Brush top of loaf with 1/4 cup ketchup. Bake meatloaf until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 155°F, 60-75 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with more ketchup alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Meatloaf can be made 3 days ahead; wrap in foil and chill, or freeze for up to 3 months.

FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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Look no further for your new Favorite Meatloaf! Our Favorite Meatloaf uses STOVE TOP Stuffing instead of bread crumbs and is topped with cheddar goodness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup water
2 egg whites
3/4 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook onions in dressing in skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Mix meat, stuffing mix, water, egg whites, 1/4 cup ketchup and onions just until blended; shape into 10x5-inch loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with remaining ketchup.
  • Bake 55 min. to 1 hour or until done (160°F). Sprinkle with cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 24 g

MEATLOAF CUPCAKES



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These look like a little cupcake with the meat inside of a muffin pan and mashed potato icing. My kids eat these up quickly.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
4 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, saltine crackers, onion, green bell pepper, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt together in a bowl.
  • Stir ketchup and brown sugar together in a bowl. Spoon ketchup mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup of a 6-cup muffin tin.
  • Fill muffin cups with beef mixture, leaving 1/2-inch space on the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain fat from muffin cups.
  • Top each 'cupcake' with mashed potatoes and Cheddar cheese.
  • Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1121.5 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

OUR FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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A lovely Italian twist that's popular in my Italian family. Incredibly easy and full of flavor. Sure wish I could remember where I got this...

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced fine
1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed
1 lb ground chuck
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) or 1/2 cup Fontina cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In nonstick large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add red peppers and onions and cook until tender and lightly browned, 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Set vegetables aside to cool slightly.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In large bowl, mix sausage meat, ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, parmesan, tomato sauce, salt and cooked vegetables just until well combined, but not over mixed.
  • In 13" by 9" ungreased metal baking pan (I use silicon pans), shape meat mixture into 9" by 5" loaf. Bake for 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella or fontina cheese down center of loaf in a 2-inch-wide strip and bake for 10 minutes longer.
  • Let meatloaf stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.3, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 127.2, Sodium 1287.6, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 29

TURKEY VEGGIE MEATLOAF CUPS



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This super-delicious and incredibly easy recipe has become one of my absolute favorites. I pass it on to everyone I know, and they all rave about it too!

Provided by Amy Holmberg

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped onions
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 pound extra lean ground turkey
½ cup uncooked couscous
1 egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup barbecue sauce, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 20 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Place zucchini, onions, and red bell pepper into a food processor, and pulse several times until finely chopped but not liquefied. Place the vegetables into a bowl, and mix in ground turkey, couscous, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until thoroughly combined. Fill each prepared muffin cup about 3/4 full. Top each cup with about 1 teaspoon of barbecue sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 25 minutes. Internal temperature of a muffin measured by an instant-read meat thermometer should be at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 244.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

MY FAVORITE MEATLOAF



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Make and share this My Favorite Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb real lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon onion powder (powder gives stronger flavor) or 1/2 tablespoon minced onion (powder gives stronger flavor)
14 saltine crackers, crushed
1/4 cup ketchup, approx
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Form into a loaf and place in a foil-lined bread pan. (There usually is about 2 inches of space on both ends between the meatloaf and the pan).
  • Making sure the top is flat to insure even cooking.
  • You can top it with extra ketchup, if desired.
  • Bake at 425°F for 45 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: Opt for a blend of 80% lean and 20% fat ground beef for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Enhance the flavor: Add a combination of aromatic vegetables like chopped onions, celery, and bell peppers for added flavor and texture.
  • Bind and season the mixture: Use bread crumbs, eggs, and milk to bind the meatloaf mixture together. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and other herbs and spices of your choice.
  • Shape and bake: Form the meatloaf mixture into individual cups or a single loaf and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (70°C) for safe consumption.
  • Glaze and serve: During the last 10-15 minutes of baking, brush the meatloaf with a glaze made from ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce for a shiny and flavorful crust. Serve hot with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a fresh salad.

Conclusion:

With its ease of preparation, customizable flavor profile, and versatility as a main course or sandwich filling, meatloaf is a classic dish that continues to satisfy taste buds. This recipe for individual meatloaf cups offers a fun and convenient twist on the traditional meatloaf, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights, potlucks, or casual gatherings. Experiment with different seasonings, glazes, and side dishes to create a personalized meatloaf experience that your family and friends will love.

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