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Mini Meatloaf

Mini Meatloaf Muffins: Juicy Bites of Comfort Food Joy

Mini Meatloaf Muffins reinvent a classic by offering fun, bite-sized portions that are perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium White Onion or yellow onion or shallots
  • 1 large Eggs essential for binding
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or panko or gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce can substitute with soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoning Salt or garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup can substitute with BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Dijon or yellow mustard

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mini Meatloaf
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a nonstick muffin tin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely minced onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, seasoning salt, and garlic powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard until smooth for the glaze.
  4. Scoop the meat mixture into the muffin cups, filling them about three-quarters full.
  5. Spoon the glaze over the tops of each muffin cup.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
  7. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow mini meatloafs to cool slightly before serving for optimal texture. Experiment with add-ins like cheese or veggies for customization.

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