Mini Turkey and Vegetable Meatloaf Muffins

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Individual savory turkey meatloaf muffins packed with vegetables and topped with a sweet tomato glaze, perfect for kids’ meals. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground turkey, carrot, grated, zucchini, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 cup grated carrot, 1/2 cup grated zucchini, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, and 1 minced garlic clove.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk 1 large egg with 1/4 cup milk. Add 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then pour into the turkey mixture.
  4. Step 4: Mix everything gently but thoroughly until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Divide the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, pressing down lightly.
  6. Step 6: In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
  7. Step 7: Spoon the ketchup glaze evenly over each meatloaf muffin.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 25-30 minutes until meat is cooked through and glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized.
  9. Step 9: Let cool 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Serve warm.

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