Moist Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (Printable)
Moist individual turkey portions with vegetables and sweet glaze, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
# 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 Tips:
01 -
- They cook in half the time of a traditional loaf because portioning into muffin cups speeds everything up dramatically.
- The glaze ratio to meat is higher per muffin, meaning more caramelized edge in every single bite.
- They reheat beautifully, which makes them a meal prep dream for anyone tired of sad desk lunches.
02 -
- Overmixing the turkey mixture produces tough, rubbery muffins, so stop folding the moment everything looks evenly combined.
- Grating the carrot on the fine holes of a box grater makes it nearly invisible in the finished muffin, which is a blessing if you cook for picky eaters.
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before handling the turkey mixture to prevent sticking and keep the muffin surfaces smooth.
- Reserve a tiny bit of glaze to brush on after the first fifteen minutes of baking for a double layered finish that looks bakery worthy.