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Easy Mini Meatloaf Muffins for Quick Dinners

Three perfectly portioned mini meatloaf muffins topped with a shiny, dark red glaze, sitting on a light plate.
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Make these perfectly portioned, juicy mini meatloaf muffins for a quick dinner solution. They bake fast in a muffin tin, making them ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or kid-friendly meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (85/15 recommended)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or Ritz cracker crumbs)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup ketchup (for the mix)
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (for the glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for the glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for the glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or use paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, chopped onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1/4 cup of ketchup. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Divide the meat mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Gently press the mixture down slightly to form a compact mini meatloaf shape in each cup.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to create the glaze.
  5. Spoon about one teaspoon of the glaze over the top of each mini meatloaf.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit and the glaze is set.
  7. Let the mini meatloaves rest in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm for a perfect portion dinner.

Notes

  • For freezer friendly meals, prepare the meat mixture, place them in the muffin tin without the glaze, and bake until just set. Cool completely, then freeze the baked mini meatloaves in an airtight container. Thaw overnight and reheat when ready to eat.
  • If you prefer a sheet pan meatloaf approach, form the mixture into 6 larger oval shapes on a foil-lined baking sheet and increase the cook time by about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Use ground turkey or a mix of beef and pork for a variation in flavor.

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