Meatloaf muffins are a fun, quicker-cooking version of classic meatloaf—baked in a muffin tray so they cook faster and come out perfectly portioned.
🧁 Meatloaf Muffins Recipe
Ingredients:
- 500g ground meat (beef or chicken)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika or chili powder
- Optional: parsley or coriander
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a muffin tray.
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients (don’t overmix).
- Divide mixture evenly into muffin cups.
- Add a small amount of ketchup on top of each.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
- With mashed potatoes or fries
- Alongside rice and vegetables
- In sandwiches or wraps
🔥 Variations:
- Cheesy center: Add a cube of cheese inside each muffin
- BBQ style: Use BBQ sauce instead of ketchup
- Healthy: Use oats instead of breadcrumbs
💡 Tips:
- Use slightly fatty meat for juicier muffins
- Let them rest 5 minutes after baking
- You can freeze them for quick meals later
If you want, I can give you a spicy Pakistani-style version or a low-carb/keto version 👍
