Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (Printable)

Individual turkey muffins with vegetables and herbs bake in just 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound 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 and Fillers

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

→ Seasonings

09 - 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup, plus extra for topping
10 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, oats or breadcrumbs, egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared 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 to 25 minutes until the meatloaf muffins are cooked through and the tops are lightly glazed.
06 - Allow the muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm with your choice of side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They reheat in under a minute and taste even better the next day when the flavors settle.
  • Portion control is built right in, so you never accidentally eat half a loaf while standing at the counter.
  • The muffin shape means crispy edges on every single bite, which is honestly the best part of any meatloaf.
  • Cleaning a muffin tin is far less intimidating than scrubbing a full roasting pan.
02 -
  • Overmixing is the fastest way to turn these into rubbery little hockey pucks, so handle the mixture as little as possible.
  • If the mixture feels too wet to hold its shape, add another tablespoon of oats and let it sit for two minutes before trying again.
03 -
  • Use a large cookie scoop to divide the mixture evenly so every muffin finishes cooking at the same time.
  • Let the grated carrot sit on a paper towel for a minute to absorb excess moisture before adding it to the bowl.

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