Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (Print version)
Lean ground turkey muffins with vegetables, herbs, and tangy ketchup glaze. Ready in 40 minutes.
# What goes in:
→ 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
# Cooking steps:
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.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- Lean ground turkey keeps things light but the glaze makes you forget youre eating healthy at all.
- They reheat beautifully which means lunch is sorted for three days straight with zero effort.
02 -
- Turkey releases more liquid than beef during cooking so if your mixture feels wetter than expected trust the process because the breadcrumbs will absorb it as they bake.
- Letting the muffins rest is not optional because pulling them out too early means they crumble apart and lose that satisfying shape.
03 -
- Use a standard ice cream scoop to portion the mixture into the tin for perfectly even muffins every single time.
- Baste the glaze on halfway through baking for an even thicker caramelized layer if you want maximum stickiness on top.