Meatloaf Muffins
11/20/2023
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These meatloaf muffins put a cheesy center and a tangy sauce topping into individual portions of classic meatloaf. They’re meaty, cheesy, and packed with savory flavor!
When the craving for comfort food and an easy dinner comes a-knockin’, these tender meatloaf muffins are a perfect go-to recipe. Worcestershire goes into the beef mixture, a cube of cheddar goes in the center of each muffin, and BBQ sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar make the topping. They’re cute, cheesy, and full of classic comfort food flavor.
Each portion of meatloaf mixture gets a cheddar cube tucked inside before it goes into the muffin tin. Brush the sauce over the tops before baking.
What You Need to Make Meatloaf Muffins
You will need a muffin tin and muffin liners to make these meatloaf muffins. The beef mixture includes 85% ground beef and Worcestershire sauce; cheddar cheese fills the center, while BBQ sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar make the topping. See the recipe card for the full ingredient list.
Meatloaf Muffins Variations
- Ground beef: You’re welcome to use ground turkey and make turkey meatloaf muffins instead.
- Cheddar cheese: Monterey Jack or pepper jack would be great subs for the cheddar.
- Make It Spicy: Give your meatloaf muffin recipe a bit of a kick by adding chopped jalapenos to the muffin mixture.
Storage + Freezer Directions
Store any leftover easy meatloaf muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To freeze, place muffins in a freezer-safe, airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Serving Suggestions
Have a comfort food feast and pair these meatloaf muffins with fantastic vegetable-based sides like this Roasted Parmesan Asparagus, Broccoli Cheese Casserole, or Elote Corn.
If you didn’t know already, creamy soup is basically meatloaf’s best friend, and nothin’ goes better with these meatloaf muffins than this delicious Beer Cheese Soup. Mmm. So cheesy.
And finally, make this recipe the backyard cookout of your dreams and eat these meatloaf muffins with our famous Dill Pickle Pasta Salad. Yes, it’s exactly what you’re tastebuds are imagining.
Meatloaf Muffins
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. 85% ground beef
- ½ small white onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 8 oz. cheddar cheese, cubed into 12 cubes
- ½ cup bbq sauce, any kind
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl add the ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and milk. Using your hands mix until well combined.
- Scoop out about ⅓ cup of the meatloaf mixture and roll it into a ball. Push 1 cube of cheese into the center of the ball and form the meat around the cheese so that it is completely covered.
- Place each completed stuffed meatloaf into the muffin cups.
- In a small bowl, add the bbq sauce, ketchup, dijon, and brown sugar. Mix to combine. Brush the top of each meatloaf with the sauce.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Allow the muffins to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Tips & Notes
- Monterey Jack or pepperjack would be great subs for the cheddar.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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