Muffin Tin Meatloaf

Muffin Tin Meatloaf

DinnerAmerican40 min6 servingsEasy

About this recipe

All the cozy, savory comfort of classic meatloaf baked into perfectly portioned individual servings. Ground beef is mixed with egg, milk-soaked breadcrumbs, onion, and seasonings, then packed into a muffin tin and topped with a tangy ketchup-brown sugar glaze. They bake in a fraction of the time of a traditional loaf, making weeknight dinners a breeze — and they freeze and reheat beautifully.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to ![375°F]. Generously spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard until smooth. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, beaten egg, diced yellow onion, milk, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix with your hands or a dipping fork just until everything is evenly incorporated — do not overmix, or the meatloaves will be dense.

  4. 4

    Divide the meat mixture evenly among the 12 muffin tin cups, pressing gently to fill each one. Spoon a generous teaspoon of the ketchup glaze over the top of each mini meatloaf and spread to cover.

  5. 5

    Bake at ![375°F] for 22–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches %[160°F] and the tops are caramelized and set. Let rest in the pan for 5 minutes before removing with a knife or small spatula.

  6. 6

    Run a knife around the edge of each cup and lift out the mini meatloaves. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite sides.