Mini Meatloaf in a Muffin Tin
Delicious and customizable mini meatloaf served in a muffin tin, perfect for busy weeknights and loved by both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey or ground beef Choose based on preference.
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs or oatmeal Either works well.
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese Grated cheese is best for melting.
- 1 large egg Acts as a binder.
- 1 can tomato sauce or ketchup Reserve 1/4 for topping.
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- assorted vegetables (optional) Add finely chopped onions, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, or spinach.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray a muffin tin with oil.
- In a bowl, mix all the ingredients, reserving 1/4 of the tomato sauce or ketchup for topping.
- Press the meat mixture into the muffin cups to form about 8 to 10 muffins.
- Top each muffin with a dollop of the reserved sauce.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
Let mini meatloafs cool completely before storing in an airtight container. They can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Kids love them with ketchup for dipping!