Meatloaf Muffins

Here is a Quick & Easy Meatloaf Muffins recipe, cooked in a muffin tin so they’re faster, juicy, and perfectly portioned 🍽️

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🧁 Meatloaf Muffins (Detailed, Step-by-Step)

⏱ Time Required

• Prep time: 10–15 minutes

• Cook time: 20–25 minutes

• Total time: About 35–40 minutes

🍽 Yield

• Makes 10–12 meatloaf muffins

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🧾 Ingredients

Meatloaf Mixture

• 1 lb (450 g) ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)

• ¾ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers

• ½ cup milk

• 1 egg

• ½ cup finely chopped onion

• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika or Italian seasoning

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tbsp ketchup (for inside mixture)

Topping

• ¼ cup ketchup

• 1–2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

• 1 tsp mustard (optional)

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🔥 Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Preheat oven

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with oil or cooking spray.

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Step 2: Prepare the binder

1. In a large bowl, add breadcrumbs and milk.

2. Let it soak for 1–2 minutes until soft.

   • This keeps the meatloaf moist.

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Step 3: Mix the meatloaf

1. Add egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup to the bowl.

2. Mix gently.

3. Add the ground meat.

4. Use your hands or a spoon to mix just until combined.

   • Do not overmix or the meat will be dense.

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Step 4: Fill the muffin tin

1. Divide the meat mixture evenly among the muffin cups.

2. Gently press down but do not pack tightly.

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Step 5: Add topping

1. In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.

2. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of topping onto each meatloaf muffin.

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Step 6: Bake

1. Place the muffin tin in the oven.

2. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until fully cooked.

   • Internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C) for beef, 165°F (74°C) for poultry.

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Step 7: Rest and serve

1. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.

2. Carefully remove muffins from the tin.

3. Serve hot.

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🌟 Serving Ideas

• Mashed potatoes

• Steamed vegetables

• Green beans

• Mac and cheese

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🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate up to 4 days

• Freeze up to 3 months

• Reheat in microwave or oven