Description
A flavorful and spicy twist on traditional meatloaf, these Spicy Turkey Meatloaf Muffins are perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped (any color)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (for mixing and glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Spoon a small amount of barbecue sauce on top of each muffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the muffins are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin.
Notes
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- To make it dairy-free, omit any cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of chili powder or use a sweet chili sauce instead.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground turkey with lentils or a meat alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Turkey, Meatloaf, Muffins, Spicy, Dinner, Meal Prep