“My husband is always requesting these, but he usually only gets them on holidays”
These Mini Meatloaf Muffins are a fun and convenient twist on classic meatloaf. They’re perfectly portioned, easy to customize, and bake up quickly in a muffin tin. The sweet and tangy glaze adds a delicious finishing touch.
Ingredients:
Meatloaf:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground Beef | 1 ½ lbs |
| Chopped Onion | ½ cup |
| Chopped Bell Pepper | ½ cup |
| Worcestershire Sauce | 2 teaspoons |
| Chopped Fresh Parsley | 2 tablespoons |
| Dijon Mustard | 1 teaspoon |
| BBQ Sauce | ¼ cup |
| Bread Crumbs | ⅔ cup |
| Italian Seasoning | 1 teaspoon |
| Garlic Powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Large Egg | 1 |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
Glaze:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| BBQ Sauce | ¼ cup |
| Ketchup | ¼ cup |
| Honey | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare muffin tin: Thoroughly grease a 10-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine meatloaf ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, chopped fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, ¼ cup BBQ sauce, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, large egg, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Knead the mixture: Use your hands to knead the mixture until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Portion into muffin tin: Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly into the 10 prepared muffin cups.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the ¼ cup BBQ sauce, ketchup, and honey until well combined.
- Glaze the meatloaves: Top each mini meatloaf muffin with the prepared glaze, spreading it evenly over the surface.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the mini meatloaves are browned and cooked completely through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
- Cool and serve: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the mini meatloaf muffins cool slightly before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
