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Italian Meatloaf Muffins

Italian Meatloaf Muffins turns your favorite meatloaf into muffins with gooey mozzarella cheese centers and savory herbs.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 519 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup your favorite marinara sauce divided (I like to use a spicy marinara)
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • ½ cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 8 ounces mild Italian sausage or use hot Italian sausage to kick up the flavor
  • a 4 oz. block of mozzarella cheese cut into 12 cubes

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Very lightly spray a regular-sized muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Heat a medium skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add oil. Once oil is hot, stir in onion. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until onion is softened, stirring occasionally. Then add garlic and sauté for 3 minutes more. Remove pan from heat. Transfer onion and garlic mixture to a large bowl. Let cool for a few minutes.
  3. To the onion and garlic mixture, stir in 1/2 cup of the marinara, and then the egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Add ground beef and Italian sausage, and combine thoroughly with your hands.
  4. Lightly press about half of the meatloaf mixture into each of 12 muffin cups. Press a cube of mozzarella gently into the center of each muffin cup. Top each cube of cheese with more meatloaf mixture, evenly dividing up the remaining mixture.
  5. Top meatloaf muffins with remaining 1/2 cup of marinara, dividing evenly amongst the 12 portions. Place muffin pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, or until internal temperature registers 165° F and the muffins are hot and bubbling. Remove pan from oven and let stand for a few minutes. Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer meatloaf muffins to a serving platter. Sprinkle with additional chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 519kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 19g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 1097mg (46%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 519

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 519kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19g 112%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 1097mg 46%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.