Turkey Meatloaf Muffins (Printable)
Savory ground turkey muffins with vegetables and sweet glaze—perfect for meal prep.
# 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:
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 meatloaf because the portion size works magic on the clock.
- The glaze caramelizes on top in a way that makes each muffin feel like its own tiny celebration.
- Lean ground turkey keeps things light without sacrificing any of that savory, homey flavor you crave from meatloaf.
02 -
- Overmixing the turkey mixture is the fastest way to get rubbery, dense muffins, so stop mixing the second everything looks combined.
- Letting the muffins rest before removing them from the tin prevents them from crumbling apart and gives the glaze time to set.
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to divide the mixture evenly so every muffin cooks at the same rate.
- A quick brush of extra glaze halfway through baking gives you an even thicker, stickier caramelized top.