Brown Sugar Meatloaf Muffins
These perfectly portioned Brown Sugar Meatloaf Muffins transform the classic comfort food into individual servings that cook in half the time of traditional meatloaf. With a sweet-savory brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully, these muffins appeal to even the pickiest eaters and are ideal for busy weeknight dinners.
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Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 325kcal
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Mixing bowls
- Ice Cream Scoop
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef can substitute with ground turkey for a lighter version
- ¾ cup quick-cooking oats breadcrumbs work equally well
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- ½ cup onion finely diced, sweet onion adds a lovely depth
- ¼ cup green bell pepper finely diced
- ¼ cup milk any fat percentage works
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Brown Sugar Glaze
- ⅓ cup brown sugar light or dark both work beautifully
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard for a more classic taste
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup standard muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, oats, eggs, diced onion, green pepper, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups. Fill each cup about ¾ full, leaving room for the glaze.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth to create the glaze.
- Spoon approximately 1-2 teaspoons of glaze over each meatloaf muffin, spreading it to cover the tops completely.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Allow the meatloaf muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm.
Notes
For easier cleanup, consider using silicon muffin tins which prevent sticking.
These meatloaf muffins freeze beautifully - wrap individually and store for up to 3 months.
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and use half the amount of brown sugar in the glaze.
A large ice cream scoop creates perfectly sized portions when filling the muffin cups.
These meatloaf muffins freeze beautifully - wrap individually and store for up to 3 months.
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef and use half the amount of brown sugar in the glaze.
A large ice cream scoop creates perfectly sized portions when filling the muffin cups.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Sodium: 620mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g
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