Description
These Best Easy Mini Meatloaves made with lean ground turkey are perfect for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal. Packed with flavorful ingredients and baked to perfection in a muffin tin, they offer a fun twist on classic meatloaf. Ideal for meal prepping or serving as a family dinner, these mini loaves are juicy, tender, and optionally topped with melted cheddar cheese for extra richness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the mini meatloaves, ensuring an even cooking temperature.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a muffin tin with olive oil or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease removal of the meatloaves after baking.
- Form Mini Meatloaves: Divide the meat mixture evenly among the muffin cups. Press the mixture firmly into each cup to shape mini meatloaves that will hold together during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake the meatloaves for 25-30 minutes, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) ensuring food safety.
- Add Cheese (Optional): In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each mini meatloaf. Allow it to melt and brown slightly for extra flavor and a delicious cheesy topping.
- Serve or Store: Remove the mini meatloaves from the oven and serve immediately for best taste. Alternatively, allow them to cool and store for meal prep, making them a convenient protein option for future meals.
Notes
- Use ground turkey breast for a leaner option or regular ground turkey for more moisture.
- Breadcrumbs can be substituted with gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Milk can be replaced with a plant-based milk for dairy intolerance.
- Ensure the meatloaves reach 165°F internally for safe consumption.
- Mini meatloaves freeze well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Customize with your favorite herbs like parsley or thyme for added flavor.
