Easy Mini Meatloaves in Muffin Tins Recipe for Perfect Portions
These mini meatloaves are perfectly portioned, juicy, and easy to make in muffin tins, offering a quick and convenient comfort food solution without the hassle of slicing a large meatloaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini meatloaves 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 cup (60g) plain breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (dairy or dairy-free)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup (60ml) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin well to prevent sticking.
- Divide the meat mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup and brown sugar to make the glaze. Spread a thin layer over the top of each mini meatloaf.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C) and the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
- Let the mini meatloaves rest for 5 minutes before running a butter knife around the edges and gently removing them with a fork or spatula.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat mixture to avoid tough meatloaves. Grease muffin cups well or use silicone liners to prevent sticking. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure doneness. Let rest before removing from tin. Variations include using ground turkey, adding vegetables, or pressing cheese cubes inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini meatloaf (1/1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
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