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Easy Savory Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

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These savory turkey meatloaf muffins are a quick, easy, and portable twist on classic meatloaf, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. They are tender, flavorful, and keep well for lunches or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground turkey, 93% lean
  • ½ cup (60g) breadcrumbs, plain or Italian style
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk, whole or 2%
  • ¼ cup (60g) ketchup for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup for mixing
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: finely diced bell pepper, shredded carrot, or chopped spinach

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
  2. Finely chop ½ cup onion and mince 2 garlic cloves. Prepare optional veggies if using.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, ¼ cup milk (60ml), 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and ¼ cup ketchup (60g).
  4. Add 1 pound ground turkey, ½ cup breadcrumbs, chopped onion, garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the wet ingredients. Gently mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Divide the mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups, about ⅓ cup (80g) each, pressing down slightly but not compacting.
  6. Spread about 1 teaspoon ketchup on top of each muffin for glaze.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and tops are browned.
  8. Let muffins rest in the tin for 5 minutes before removing and serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep muffins tender. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko. Let muffins rest before removing from tin for better shape retention. Ketchup glaze caramelizes nicely but keep it thin to avoid burning.

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