Description
A warm, friendly take on mini turkey meatloaf, these are perfect for weeknight dinners and leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
- 2 lb 93/7 ground turkey
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add onion, and sauté until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and thyme, cook for another minute, then remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add ground turkey, parsley, and cooled onion mixture. Mix gently.
- Divide the mixture among muffin cups, mounding slightly.
- For the glaze, whisk together ketchup, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then apply glaze and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a thicker glaze, brush on an additional layer during the last 5 minutes of baking. Utilize fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini meatloaf
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatloaf, turkey, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food