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Easy Muffin Pan Meatloaf Recipes

Muffin pan meatloaf is a quick, customizable, and crowd-pleasing dish that brings the classic meatloaf into the modern age. Whether you’re making it for a busy weeknight dinner or prepping meals for the week ahead, this recipe offers convenience, flavor, and versatility.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Muffin Pan Meatloaf Recipes
Servings: 12
Calories: 137kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef or turkey
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg lightly beaten

For the Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • Make the meatloaf mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, BBQ sauce, mustard, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
  • Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the meat mixture into a 12-cup muffin tin, pressing down gently to fill the cups evenly.
  • Bake the meatloaf muffins: Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and soak up any excess grease with a paper towel.
  • Add sauce: Spoon the sauce over each meatloaf muffin and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until fully cooked (160°F internal temperature).
  • Serve and enjoy: Let the meatloafs cool slightly, then serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: You can prep the meatloaf mixture a day in advance and refrigerate it.
  • Freezing: Flash freeze the meatloafs on a tray, then store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking.
  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and BBQ sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 137 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Protein: 13 g
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 49 mg
  • Sodium: 299 mg
  • Potassium: 268 mg
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Vitamin A: 151 IU
  • Iron: 2 mg