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Homemade Turkey Meatloaf Muffins Recipe

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These Homemade Turkey Meatloaf Muffins are a delicious, portion-controlled twist on classic meatloaf. Made with lean ground turkey, oats, fresh herbs, and flavorful seasonings, each muffin is topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese for a comforting and nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins (6 servings)

Ingredients

Meatloaf Mixture

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Toppings

  • 3/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375º F (190º C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by spraying it with non-stick spray or lining the cups with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the lean ground turkey, rolled oats, finely chopped onion, fresh parsley, egg, cumin, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly mixed to create the meatloaf mixture.
  3. Portion Meat Mixture: Using a scoop or tablespoon, divide about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture into each muffin cup, evenly distributing the mixture across all 12 cups.
  4. Create Indentation: Gently use your fingers or the back of a spoon to make a small indentation in the center of each meatloaf muffin to hold the sauce.
  5. Add Marinara Sauce: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce into each indentation, spreading it carefully without disturbing the meat around it.
  6. Bake Meatloaf Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165º F (74º C).
  7. Add Cheese Topping: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and top each muffin with about 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  8. Melt Cheese: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
  9. Serve: Allow the meatloaf muffins to cool slightly, then serve warm as a satisfying meal or snack.

Notes

  • Use lean ground turkey to keep these meatloaf muffins lower in fat and calories.
  • If you prefer, substitute rolled oats with breadcrumbs for a slightly different texture.
  • Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165º F to safely cook ground turkey.
  • These muffins can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen for easy reheating.
  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/homemade-turkey-meatloaf-muffins-recipe/