Kid-Friendly Mini Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

Individual turkey meatloaf muffins packed with veggies and mild seasoning, perfect for a kid-friendly dinner or lunchbox. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground turkey, breadcrumbs, milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 small, finely grated carrot
• 1 small, finely grated zucchini
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp for topping ketchup
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin. In a large bowl, soak 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in 1/4 cup milk for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: To the soaked breadcrumbs, add 1 lb ground turkey, 1 finely grated small carrot, 1 finely grated small zucchini, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until combined.
3. Step 3: Divide the mixture evenly into the 12 muffin cups, pressing down lightly. Spread 2 tbsp ketchup evenly on top of each muffin.
4. Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes until meatloaf muffins are cooked through and lightly browned on top. Let rest for 5 minutes before removing from muffin tin.