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Cheesy meatballs on a plate with a fork.

Meatloaf Muffins

These meatloaf muffins are a fun spin on the classic meatloaf recipe and are cooked in half the time! This recipe has all the flavors you love, but in adorable muffin form. They're an instant family favorite.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 8 minutes
Total 23 minutes
Fat 16
Carbs 13
Protein 17
Yield 12

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.
    ground beef in a bowl on a white surface.
  • 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.
    a muffin tin filled with meatballs.
  • 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.
    a muffin tin filled with cupcakes.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Allow the muffins to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
    a muffin tin filled with meatballs and cheese.

Tips & Notes

  • Monterey Jack or pepperjack would be great subs for the cheddar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g