Description
This Best Easy Mini Meatloaf recipe features tender ground turkey combined with flavorful seasonings and a sweet-savory ketchup glaze. Perfectly portioned in a muffin tin, these mini meatloaves are ideal for quick family dinners, meal prep, or freezing for later. They’re a healthier, delicious twist on classic meatloaf that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian; use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free option)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with parchment liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk, finely chopped onion, egg, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough meatloaves.
- Form Mini Meatloaves: Evenly divide the meat mixture into the prepared muffin tin, gently pressing each portion to shape into mini meatloaves.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Glaze and Bake: Spoon the glaze evenly over the tops of each mini meatloaf. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the mini meatloaves cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- These mini meatloaves freeze well—bake, cool completely, then freeze individually for easy future meals.
- You can substitute ground chicken or lean ground beef for the turkey according to preference.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables to make a complete, balanced meal.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini meatloaf
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
