Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (Printer-Friendly)
Individual turkey muffins with vegetables and glazed tops. Ready in 40 minutes, makes 6 servings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 small carrot, grated
04 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Binders & Fillers
06 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
07 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
08 - 1/4 cup milk
→ Seasonings
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tbsp dried)
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
13 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Glaze
14 - 1/4 cup ketchup
15 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
16 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a standard 6-cup muffin tin or line with muffin liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Add breadcrumbs, egg, milk, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined—do not overwork the meat.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing lightly to fill each cup.
04 - In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Brush the glaze generously over the tops of each meatloaf muffin.
05 - Bake for 25 minutes, or until the muffins are cooked through and the tops are caramelized. Internal temperature should reach at least 165°F.
06 - Allow to rest 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Each muffin portions itself so there is zero arguing over who got the bigger slice.
- They reheat beautifully which means lunch is sorted for the next three days without any effort.
- Lean turkey keeps things light but the glaze and herbs make sure nobody misses beef.
02 -
- Overmixing the meat mixture is the fastest way to turn tender muffins into dense little hockey pucks.
- Letting them rest in the tin for five full minutes is not optional because they will fall apart if you rush.
03 -
- Use an ice cream scoop to divide the meat mixture evenly so every muffin is the same size and cooks at the same rate.
- Brush the glaze on halfway through baking for a double layer of caramelized flavor that gets people talking.