Description
Meatloaf Muffins are a quick and easy kid-friendly recipe featuring mini beef meatloaves baked in a muffin tin and topped with a sweet and tangy ketchup glaze. Perfect for a fun dinner twist on classic meatloaf, these individual portions offer convenience and delightful flavors for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf
- 2 pounds ground beef, 90/10
- 1/4 yellow onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Meatloaf Glaze
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the meatloaf muffins.
- Mix the meatloaf ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, minced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, breadcrumbs, Kosher salt, and coarse ground black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to ensure a tender texture.
- Form the meatloaf muffins: Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and place them into a greased muffin tin, pressing the tops slightly to flatten.
- Bake the meatloaf muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Prepare to glaze: Turn the oven setting to broil to caramelize the glaze.
- Apply the glaze and broil: Mix the ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to make the glaze. Brush this evenly over each meatloaf muffin. Broil the glazed muffins for about 1 minute, or until the sauce caramelizes. Alternatively, if you prefer not to broil, you can cook the muffins at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes to achieve a similar effect.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the meat mixture, as this can make the meatloaf dense.
- Use a 90/10 lean ground beef to reduce excess grease but retain moisture.
- Broiling the glaze adds a nice caramelized sweet-tangy finish but can be substituted with a high temp bake if preferred.
- These muffins freeze well, so consider making double batches for easy future meals.
- Serve with classic sides like mashed potatoes and green beans for a well-rounded meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Meatloaf, Meatloaf Muffins, Mini Meatloaf, Kid-friendly Meatloaf, Easy Dinner, Baked Meatloaf, American Comfort Food
