Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (Printable)
Individual turkey muffins with vegetables, herbs, and oats bake in 25 minutes for healthy portions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 small carrot, grated
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Binders and Fillers
06 - 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats or breadcrumbs
07 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
08 - 1/4 cup milk
→ Seasonings
09 - 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup (plus extra for topping)
10 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, oats or breadcrumbs, egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing lightly to fill each cavity.
04 - Spoon or brush a small amount of ketchup over the top of each muffin for a glazed finish.
05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the muffins are cooked through and the tops are glazed and lightly browned.
06 - Let rest in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm with a side salad, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Twenty five minutes in the oven means you can have dinner on the table in under an hour from start to finish, which is a weeknight miracle.
- Each muffin is its own perfect portion so there is no guessing and no arguments about who got the bigger slice.
- They reheat beautifully the next day and even taste good cold straight from the fridge when no one is looking.
02 -
- Overmixing the meat mixture is the single biggest mistake you can make because it turns tender muffins into dense little hockey pucks.
- Letting the muffins rest in the pan before removing them prevents crumbling and keeps their shape intact.
03 -
- Use a large cookie scoop to portion the mixture into the muffin tin for perfectly even muffins every single time.
- A light spray of oil on top of each muffin before baking gives you a slightly crispier exterior that makes these irresistible.