Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (Print version)
Individual portions of lean ground turkey mixed with vegetables and herbs, baked in muffin tins for quick, healthy servings.
# What you'll 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 & 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 make it:
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 ground turkey, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, oats or breadcrumbs, egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 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 22–25 minutes until the meatloaf muffins are cooked through and tops are glazed.
06 - Let rest in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- Each muffin is perfectly portioned so you never accidentally eat half the loaf standing at the counter.
- They reheat in under a minute and taste even better the next day when the flavors settle.
- Sneaking grated carrot and celery into something that tastes this comforting feels like a small victory.
02 -
- Do not skip the rest period or you will lose all those lovely juices onto your plate instead of inside the muffin where they belong.
- Grated zucchini is a game changer here, fold in half a cup and you will notice a meaningful improvement in moistness without any zucchini flavor.
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before handling the mixture and it will not stick to your fingers nearly as much.
- A dab of Dijon mustard mixed into the ketchup topping adds a sophistication that nobody expects from a muffin tin meatloaf.