Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (Printer-Friendly)
Individual turkey meatloaves baked in muffin tins with vegetables and herbs for easy portion control.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 small carrot, grated
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Binders & Fillers
06 - 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats or breadcrumbs
07 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
08 - 1/4 cup milk
→ Seasonings
09 - 2 tbsp tomato ketchup (plus extra for topping)
10 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, oats or breadcrumbs, egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, pressing lightly to fill each cavity.
04 - Spoon or brush a small amount of ketchup over the top of each muffin for a glazed finish.
05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the meatloaf muffins are cooked through and the tops are glazed.
06 - Let rest in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- Each muffin is perfectly portioned so you never accidentally eat half a loaf in one sitting.
- They reheat beautifully which means lunch is handled for three days straight.
- The grated carrot and celery disappear into the meat so even picky eaters never complain.
02 -
- Overmixing the meat turns these into dense rubbery pucks so stop as soon as everything looks combined.
- Letting them rest in the pan is not optional because they will crumble if you try pulling them out immediately.
- Gluten free oats work perfectly if you need to make this safe for someone with a sensitivity.
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before handling the meat mixture and it will not stick to your fingers nearly as much.
- Brush the ketchup topping with a tiny drizzle of honey for a glaze that looks like you tried way harder than you did.