Description
Looking for a healthy, delicious dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes? These *Quick Ground Turkey Meatloaf Muffins* are the perfect solution. Made with lean turkey, savory herbs, and topped with marinara and melted cheese, they’re a fun, portion-controlled twist on classic meatloaf. Ideal for easy dinners, meal prep, or even healthy snacks, this is one of those go-to recipes you’ll keep coming back to. Whether you’re browsing for dinner ideas, quick meal prep solutions, or an easy recipe to impress the family, this dish checks all the boxes for flavor, simplicity, and nutrition.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with silicone baking cups.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Divide the mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups, pressing gently to form rounded tops.
4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce over each muffin.
5. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Remove from oven, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella, and broil 2-3 minutes until melted and golden.
7. Let muffins rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or store for later use.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat mixture — keep it just combined to ensure tenderness.
You can freeze these after cooking — they reheat well and make great emergency meals.
For extra moisture, consider adding a tablespoon of milk to the meat mixture if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg