This Muffin Tin Meatloaf recipe makes a perfect meal for busy weeknights, loaded with all the great savory flavor you would expect from the traditional meatloaf recipe all in a handy muffin form!
In a large mixing bowl or use the large bowl of a Stand Mixer, combine ground Beef, crushed Ritz Crackers, Milk, Ketchup, Eggs, finely diced Onions, Salt, Pepper, and Italian Seasonings.
Combine the ingredients together. You can do this just with your hands if you prefer, but a stand mixer or hand mixer will work too.
Carefully portion the meatloaf mixture into 12 equal-sized parts and roll to shape the mixture into balls.
Place 1 ball into each muffin tin section to bake.
Meatloaf Sauce
In a small bowl combine Ketchup, BBQ Sauce, and Mustard together. Carefully brush a heaping tablespoon full of sauce over each mini meatloaf.
Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 20-25 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 160 F Degrees.
Mashed Potatoes
Follow the directions on boxed mashed potatoes by adding water and butter and combining them together.
Place cooled mashed potatoes into a Ziploc Bag with the corner snipped off, or put the potatoes in a piping bag and pipe them on top of each mini meatloaf.
Bake or broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes to toast edges and heat through.
Garnish with French Fried Onions and a drizzle of the reserved sauce.
Notes
Add-InsYou can add 1 or two add-ins to the recipe:
½ cup Bacon Crumbles
½ cup Diced Celery
½ cup Diced Bell Pepper
Storage
Store: Store leftover meatloaf muffins in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave until piping hot.
Freezing: You can freeze the individual meatloaves without the mashed potatoes or toppings for up to 3 months. Simply make your mini meatloaves in the standard muffin pan and flash-freeze them for 30 minutes. Once frozen, you can wrap each loaf in plastic wrap or parchment paper and store them in freezer bags or a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator then cook as normal.