Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (Printable version)
Individual-sized turkey loaves baked in muffin tins with vegetables, oats, and herbs for a healthy, portion-controlled meal ready in 40 minutes.
# What you 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 and 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:
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 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 with your choice of side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Portion control is built right in, so you never accidentally eat half the loaf standing at the counter.
- They reheat beautifully the next day and make an excellent grab and go lunch.
- Lean turkey keeps things light without feeling like you are sacrificing flavor or satisfaction.
02 -
- Overmixing the turkey mixture is the fastest way to end up with dense, rubbery muffins, so handle it as gently as possible.
- Letting them rest in the pan before removing prevents falling apart and keeps the bottoms intact.
03 -
- Use a large cookie scoop to divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups for uniform portions that cook at the same rate.
- A quick brush of ketchup mixed with a dash of brown sugar on top elevates the glaze to something truly special.