Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on classic comfort food with this Mini Meatloaf Recipe. Perfectly portioned and baked in a muffin tin, these mini meatloaves are not only quick to prepare but also fun for kids to enjoy. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a cook time of roughly 25 minutes, you can serve up flavorful individual servings that are ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests. Customize them with your favorite spices or sauces to make each batch unique, and enjoy the convenience of freezer-friendly leftovers. These savory bites will quickly become a go-to favorite for both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- Sauce: 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg – set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, barbecue sauce, mustard, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and egg until well mixed.
- Press the meat mixture evenly into a greased muffin tin.
- Bake for about 15 minutes; remove excess grease with paper towels.
- Spoon the sauce over each meatloaf and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini meatloaf (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg