Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (Printable Version)

Individual portions of moist, savory turkey meatloaf glazed with a sweet and tangy topping, ready in just 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 small carrot, grated
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Binders and Fillers

06 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
07 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
08 - 1/4 cup milk

→ Seasonings

09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
13 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Glaze

14 - 1/4 cup ketchup
15 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
16 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a standard 6-cup muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Add breadcrumbs, egg, milk, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing lightly to fill each cup.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Brush the glaze generously over the top of each meatloaf muffin.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until the muffins are cooked through and the tops are caramelized. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F.
06 - Allow the muffins to rest for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Individual portions mean no slicing arguments and everyone gets that caramelized edge they fight over.
  • They reheat beautifully so you can make a batch on sunday and eat well through thursday without getting bored.
  • The glaze caramelizes into something that makes people think you worked far harder than you actually did.
02 -
  • Mixing with your hands is the only way to get even distribution without overworking the meat, a spoon leaves pockets of dry breadcrumbs.
  • Letting them rest those five minutes is not optional, they will fall apart if you try to scoop them out while still screaming hot.
03 -
  • Use a standard ice cream scoop to portion the meat mixture evenly into each cup and save yourself the messy guessing game.
  • Gluten free breadcrumbs work perfectly in this recipe, so make the swap confidently if dietary needs require it.

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