Description
Meatloaf muffins are a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, offering a perfect blend of savory flavors and tender textures. These mini meatloafs bake quickly and are highly customizable, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With a hint of ketchup glaze on top, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup finely chopped bell peppers or carrots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Sauté onions (and any optional veggies) in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Scoop the mixture into the muffin tin cups, filling them three-quarters full.
- Drizzle extra ketchup on top of each muffin before baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg