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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Meatloaf Muffins

Perfectly portioned, melt-in-your-mouth meatloaf muffins made for busy days and freezer prep. Includes low-carb options!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Carnivore, Crockpot Recipes, Dinner, Easy Dinners, Freezer-Friendly, Keto-friendly, Kid-Friendly, Low Carb, simple meals
Cuisine American
Servings 18 muffins
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 12 count Muffin Tins
  • 1 Crockpot
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Spoons & Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • cup seasoned bread crumbs or seasoned pork rinds for a low-carb option
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onions
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon rubbed sage optional
  • pounds ground beef or turkey

For the Sauce:

  • ¼ cup ketchup use no sugar added for low-carb option
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar use swerve brown for low-carb option
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard or 1 tablespoon regular mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Mix eggs, milk, bread crumbs (or seasoned pork rinds), minced onion, salt, and sage until combined.
  • Add ground beef or turkey; mix until fully incorporated.
  • Grease muffin tins or prep a slow cooker.

For muffins:

  • Divide mixture into 18 muffin cups, bake for 30 minutes.
  • Add sauce for the last 15 minutes.

For crockpot:

  • Shape into a ball, cook on low for 5–6 hours.
  • Add sauce and allow to cook for another 15 minutes covered.

Sauce:

  • Mix ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire, then spread on top.

Notes

  • Freezer-friendly: Freeze baked muffins without sauce. Reheat and add sauce when serving.
  • Customize it: Leave out sage or sauce for picky eaters
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Keyword crockpot, freezer meal, low-carb dinner, Meatloaf muffins, slow cooker meal