Description
Mini Meatloaf Muffins are a flavorful, portion-controlled twist on traditional meatloaf, packed with savory seasoning and vegetables, perfect for easy family dinners, meal prep, or appetizers.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or plant-based ground meat)
1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup grated carrot (optional)
2 large eggs
⅓ cup milk
2 tablespoons ketchup (plus more for topping)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a muffin tin or line with parchment liners to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, carrot, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix ingredients thoroughly with hands or spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing for tender muffins.
- Evenly fill muffin cups about 2/3 full with meat mixture. Top each muffin with a small dollop of ketchup.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until meat is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes in the tin.
- Carefully lift muffins from the tin and transfer to a cooling rack or serving platter.
Notes
Use ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat as alternatives.
Add finely chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
Substitute ketchup topping with barbecue sauce or sriracha for different flavors.
Mix in shredded cheese for a gooey surprise inside.
Sprinkle extra parsley or fresh herbs on top before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in microwave or oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
