“My husband is always requesting these, but he usually only gets them on holidays”

These Mini Meatloaf Muffins are a fun and convenient twist on classic meatloaf. They’re perfectly portioned, easy to customize, and bake up quickly in a muffin tin. The sweet and tangy glaze adds a delicious finishing touch.

Ingredients:

Meatloaf:

Glaze:

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare muffin tin: Thoroughly grease a 10-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
3. Combine meatloaf ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, chopped fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, ¼ cup BBQ sauce, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, large egg, salt, and pepper to taste.
4. Knead the mixture: Use your hands to knead the mixture until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
5. Portion into muffin tin: Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly into the 10 prepared muffin cups.
6. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the ¼ cup BBQ sauce, ketchup, and honey until well combined.
7. Glaze the meatloaves: Top each mini meatloaf muffin with the prepared glaze, spreading it evenly over the surface.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the mini meatloaves are browned and cooked completely through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
9. Cool and serve: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the mini meatloaf muffins cool slightly before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!