Best 10 Meatloaf Muffins Individual Mini Meat Loaves Recipes

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Meatloaf muffins are a delicious and convenient way to enjoy a classic comfort food. These individual-sized meatloaves are perfect for busy weeknights, and they can be easily customized to your liking - choose your favorite ground meat, seasonings, and toppings. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a fun and festive party appetizer, meatloaf muffins are sure to please everyone at the table. Let us guide you in finding the perfect meatloaf muffin recipe, tailored to your taste and dietary needs, along with tips on how to make them extra special.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

MEATLOAF IN A MUFFIN TIN - INDIVIDUAL MINI MEATLOAVES RECIPE



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Have you ever made mini meatloaves in a muffin tin? Try in once and you'll be a convert forever! It cooks in half the time of traditional meatloaf and it perfectly portioned! These muffin pan meatloaves taste amazing!

Provided by MelanieCooks.com

Categories     Main Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef or turkey
1 egg
1 onion (minced)
1 cup milk
1 cup dried bread crumbs (or Parmesan cheese for Keto option)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a non-stick muffin pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix ground meat, egg, onion, milk, bread crumbs, Worchestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Put the meat mixture in the muffin cups.
  • Spread the ketchup on top of the meatloaf mixture.
  • Put the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 798 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEATLOAF MUFFINS (INDIVIDUAL MINI-MEAT LOAVES)



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Easy, moist and delicious, and the leftovers make good sandwiches. Great for picky eaters as you can add to or leave things out of each.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes or 3 tablespoons chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon watkins meat magic flavor enhancer
1/2 cup breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup crushed cracker
1 egg, beaten
2 ounces tomato sauce (optional)
2 ounces cheese, shredded (1/2 cup) (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Generously fill each section of the muffin tin with meat mixture.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 299.9, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 14.1

INDIVIDUAL MEAT LOAVES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon good olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions (3 onions)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup canned chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (81 percent lean)
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs (recommended: Progresso)
2 extra-large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup ketchup (recommended: Heinz)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onions, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent but not brown. Off the heat, add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and eggs, and mix lightly with a fork. Don't mash or the meatloaf will be dense.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 (10 to 11-ounce) portions and shape each portion into a small loaf on a sheet pan. Spread about a tablespoon of ketchup on the top of each portion. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the internal temperature is 155 to 160 degrees F and the meat loaves are cooked through. Serve hot.

MUFFIN-PAN MEAT LOAVES



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I used to have a catering business, and my specialty was comfort food. I once needed a gluten-free meat loaf, and my clients went nuts over this recipe. I often use an 8x8-in. pan or a loaf pan, but a muffin tin really cuts the cooking time. -Vangie Panagotopulos, Moorestown, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 pound ground turkey
TOPPING:
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Add beef and turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Place 1/3 cup mixture into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups, pressing lightly., In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; spoon over meat loaves. Bake, uncovered until a thermometer reads 165°, 15-20 minutes. Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without topping. Cool meat loaves, and freeze, covered, on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer meat loaves to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare topping as directed; spread over tops. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MUFFIN TIN MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



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Dare we call these mini meatloaves "cute"? Packed with the traditional meatloaf flavor you love, these individual servings are great for meal prep.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 meatloafs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup whole milk
1 lb ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a standard muffin tin with olive oil.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the panko and milk. Add the ground beef, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and onion mixture and use your hands to combine.
  • Divide the meat mixture evenly between the greased muffin cups, making sure not to overfill. Brush the tops with ketchup.
  • Bake until the tops are browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), about 30 minutes.
  • Serve warm, or, if not serving immediately, let the meatloaves cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 2 grams

30-MINUTE MINI MEATLOAVES



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Slash the bake time of meatloaf when you make mini-loaves. Meatloaf is now doable for weeknights!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. In small bowl, stir ketchup and brown sugar until mixed; reserve 1/4 cup for topping. In large bowl, stir remaining ingredients and remaining ketchup mixture until well mixed.
  • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Place meat mixture in pan; pat into 12x4-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise down center and then crosswise into sixths to form 12 loaves. Separate loaves, using spatula, so no edges are touching. Brush loaves with reserved 1/4 cup ketchup mixture.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until loaves are no longer pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1 g

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

MINI MEATLOAFS



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These little meatloaf muffins are great freshly made or out of the freezer. There is no chopping so they go together fast. I can't keep them in the freezer very long, my family doesn't thaw them first, they just pop them in the microwave till their hot. They are a fast meal or snack.

Provided by morelhunter

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 eggs, beaten
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cups Crispix cereal, crushed
3 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 lbs ground beef

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ketchup, sugar and mustard.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup for topping.
  • To the rest of the mixture, add eggs, worcestershire sauce, cereal and seasonings, mix well.
  • Let stand for 5 min.
  • Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
  • Press meat mixture into 18 muffin cups (about 1/3 c. each).
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 18-20 min.
  • Drizzle with reserved ketchup mixture; bake 10 min.
  • longer or until meat is no longer pink and meat thermometer reads 160.
  • Serve desired number of meat loaves.
  • Cool remaining loaves; freeze on lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • When frozen, transfer to bags; freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To use frozen meat loaves- thaw in the frig.
  • Place in a greased baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min.
  • or until heated through, or cover and microwave on high for 1 min.
  • or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 386.4, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.1, Protein 15.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: Use a combination of ground chuck and ground sirloin for a flavorful and juicy meatloaf. You can also use ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh herbs, vegetables, and spices will give your meatloaf the best flavor. Don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations to find your favorite.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Just mix the ingredients until they are combined.
  • Form the meatloaf into a loaf shape: Use your hands to form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape. Make sure the loaf is evenly shaped so that it cooks evenly.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before baking the meatloaf. This will help to ensure that the meatloaf cooks evenly.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meatloaf.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give meatloaf muffins a try!

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