Meatloaf muffins with barbecue sauce are a fun and delicious twist on the classic meatloaf recipe. These individual-sized meatloaves are perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, and they're sure to be a hit with the whole family. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
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MEATLOAF MUFFINS WITH BBQ SAUCE
This is a really great, different way to serve meatloaf and the flavors are really great! I got this from Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals. We really loved it!
Provided by jovigirl
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Put ground beef into a big bowl.
- Put onion and celery into a food processor.
- Cut the bell pepper in half, rip out the seeds and throw them into your garbage bowl.
- Cut the pepper into a few pieces and add to the food processor.
- Pulse the processor blades to finely chop the vegetables into very small pieces then add them to the meat bowl.
- Add egg, beaten with milk, bread crumbs and grill seasoning to the bowl.
- Next, mix together the smoky barbecue sauce, the salsa and the Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour half the sauce mixture into the bowl with the meatloaf mix.
- Mix the meatloaf together with your hands.
- Wash up.
- Brush a 12-muffin tin (1/2-cup each) with vegetable oil or extra-virgin olive oil.
- Use an ice cream scoop to help you fill meat into a each tin.
- Top each meat loaf with a spoonful of extra sauce.
- Bake about 20 minutes.
- Cut open 1 muffin to test that the middle is cooked through.
MEATLOAF MUFFINS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE
This recipe came from SKINNY KITCHEN with Nancy Fox. Its really easy to make and its delish! My husband and my daughter both liked this recipe a lot. I used a big muffin pan the meatloaf.
Provided by 2Cooks
Categories Meatloaf
Time 55m
Yield 9 muffins, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a regular (12-cup) muffin pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- 2. To make bread crumbs: Toast 1 slice whole wheat or multi-grain bread. Place in blender and pulse until made into crumbs.
- 3. In a large bowl, add ground turkey, bread crumbs, onions, egg, Worcestershire sauce, ½ cup barbecue sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Using your hands or a large spoon, thoroughly mix together until well blended.
- 4. Add meatloaf mixture to the top of each muffin cup, flattening out the tops. Top each meatloaf muffin with ¾ tablespoon barbecue sauce and spread evenly over top.
- 5. Bake for 40 minutes. Run a knife around each muffin to loosen it from pan. Remove to a serving plate.
- Makes 9 meatloaf muffins (1-2 muffins per serving).
CHEDDAR BBQ MEATLOAF MUFFINS
These meatloaf muffins--a cross between a meatball and a mini meatloaf--are easy to freeze in individual portions. Make a double batch now and freeze half for dinner next week.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pour the milk over the breadcrumbs in a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the meatloaf mix, 1 cup of the cheese, 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce, the salt, pepper, green onions, garlic and egg and mix with your hands until just combined.
- Divide and shape the mixture into 6 balls and arrange the balls in a 6-cup nonstick muffin pan. Place the muffin pan on a rimmed baking sheet and brush the remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce on top of the meat.
- Bake for 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Continue to bake until the meatloaf muffins are cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes more; the interior muffins may take a little longer to cook. Cool 5 minutes in the pan.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve with mashed potatoes and a green salad.
MEATLOAF MUFFINS WITH BBQ SAUCE
Serve with mashed potatoes and a salad or vegetable side.
Provided by ActuarialChef
Categories Beef Meatloaf
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Brush a 12-cup muffin tin with vegetable oil.
- Combine onion and bell pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Whisk egg and milk together in a small bowl. Mix barbecue sauce, salsa, and Worcestershire sauce together in a separate bowl.
- Combine ground sirloin, onion-pepper mixture, bread crumbs, and steak seasoning in a large bowl. Add egg mixture and 1/2 of the barbecue mixture. Mix with your hands until well combined.
- Use an ice cream scoop to fill the prepared muffin cups with the meat mixture. Top each mini loaf with a spoonful of the remaining barbecue mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 888.7 mg
MEAT LOAF MUFFINS
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
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.
MEATLOAF MUFFINS WITH BROWN GRAVY
These little guys are so savory and scrumptious! Ground turkey and veal, minced onions, chopped bacon, garlic powder, smokey cumin....yummy! I like to serve these with rice and roasted veggies. Both men and kids will love these individual size meat loaves.
Provided by SaySay
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 12-cup muffin pans with cooking spray.
- Place the chopped bacon and onion in a skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the bacon is half cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Place bacon mixture into a large bowl, and mix in the turkey, veal, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, steak sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, basil, ground mustard, cumin, black pepper, sea salt, and sage until thoroughly combined. Fill the sprayed muffin cups with meatloaf mixture, and make a hole in the center of each muffin with your little finger for even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear and the internal temperature is at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C) when measured with a meat thermometer, about 30 minutes. Brush each muffin with barbecue sauce, return to the oven, and bake 5 additional minutes.
- Whisk brown gravy mix and water in a saucepan, and place over medium heat. Continue whisking until the gravy comes to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. To serve, place muffins in a deep serving dish, and pour the brown gravy over them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 198.1 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 46.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1356 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
BBQ MEAT LOAF MINIS
Kids can have fun helping to prepare these mini meat loaves in muffin cups. For extra spice, we sometimes add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 cup of salsa. -Linda Call, Falun, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix, water and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press 1/3 cup mixture into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups., Bake, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle tops with cheese; bake 2-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. If desired, serve with additional barbecue sauce. , Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through. Top with cheese as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork: This will give the meatloaf muffins a more flavorful and moist texture.
- Add some vegetables to the meatloaf mixture: This will help to bulk it up and add some extra nutrients. Some good options include onions, celery, carrots, and zucchini.
- Season the meatloaf mixture well: Be sure to use a variety of spices and herbs, such as garlic, onion powder, paprika, and cumin.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Just mix it until the ingredients are well combined.
- Shape the meatloaf mixture into muffins: This will help them to cook evenly. You can use a muffin tin or a mini loaf pan.
- Bake the meatloaf muffins at a high temperature: This will help to create a nice crust on the outside and keep the inside moist.
- Baste the meatloaf muffins with barbecue sauce during the last few minutes of baking: This will give them a delicious glaze.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend potluck. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your meatloaf muffins turn out perfectly every time.
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