Mini Turkey Meatloaf Muffins
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4.4
Mini Turkey Meatloaf Muffins
Description
This recipe calls for finely minced orange, red, or yellow bell pepper and onion combined with ground turkey, oats, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and soy sauce. The mixture is formed using a quarter cup scoop into greased muffin wells, ensuring uniform size. Baking at 375°F for 30 to 35 minutes cooks them through, followed by brushing BBQ sauce on top and additional baking to caramelize the glaze. The muffins should reach an internal temperature of 165°F or be checked for no pink inside when sliced.
The small diced vegetables contribute a mild flavor that blends seamlessly with the turkey, while oats help bind moisture and provide texture. The BBQ sauce adds a tangy finish to the tops, balancing the savory seasoned meat with a sweet and smoky glaze.
These mini meatloaf muffins make easy individual servings for lunches, dinners, or snacks, and are convenient for meal prep. They can be reheated and paired with a variety of sides, from vegetables to grains.
Careful mincing of veggies improves texture and palatability, especially for picky eaters. Using a food chopper or finely dicing by hand works well. Handling the mixture with lightly oiled hands prevents overmixing and helps maintain tenderness. Running a spatula around the muffin pan after baking helps release any sticking meatloaf muffins.
Ingredients
- ½ cup bell pepper minced small, orange, red or yellow
- ½ cup onion minced small, about 1/2 of a medium onion
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup old fashioned oats can also use quick oats
- 1 large egg
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoons granulated garlic powdered garlic also works, or add two fresh minced garlic clove.
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ cup BBQ sauce use your favorite brand of sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray the muffin wells with oil or oil with a silicone brush.
- Mince dice and mince the bell pepper and onion into very small pieces. Use a food processor or hand chopper if you have one.
- In a large bowl add bell pepper, onion ground turkey, oats, egg, pepper, salt, garlic and soy sauce. Mix together with clean hands until just combined.
- With a quarter cup measuring cup, scoop the meat mixture into the holes of the muffin pan. Any remaining meat mixture split evenly between the mini meatloafs.
- Bake the meatloaf muffins for 30-35 minutes.
- With a silicone brush, baste the tops of the meatloaves with your favorite bbq sauce. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes. When finished cooking, the meatloaf will register 165 degrees with a meat thermometer. If you don’t have a meat thermometer you can slice into one muffin, it should have no pink in the center. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use a food chopper or finely mince bell pepper and onion to achieve smaller pieces and a more uniform texture.
- Rinse and pat dry onion if you prefer a milder flavor; sweet onion can also be used.
- Mix meat with your hands gently, adding a little oil on hands to keep the meatloaf tender and prevent overmixing.
- Use a spatula to loosen any meatloaf that sticks to the muffin pan for intact servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1servings | |
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 254IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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