Isn’t it funny how little kids just seem to like things more when they are mini sized? Well, Mini Meatloaf Muffins fit the bill for a picky eater! And the magic ingredient in this recipe is sure to impress a mom who doesn’t feel like going to the grocery store!
The secret is 3 Things:
- Using Pam nonstick spray to allow your muffins slip out of the muffin tin looking teeny & adorable!
- The muffin Tin approach makes your mini meatloaf’s cook unbelievably fast! 30 minutes fast.
- The secret ingredient – is using a store bought box stuffing mix in place of breadcrumbs and seasoning!
The following Video will show you the whole super easy recipe! If your reading via RSS Feed you will have to click through to the blog to see the video! And below the video you will see written directions for those of you that just “need it in writing!”
Mini Meatloaf Muffins – Featuring Box Stuffing Mix!
- 1 (6 ounce) box Stuffing mix (any flavor is fine)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup water
- 1.5 lbs ground beef or 1.5 lbs turkey
- A few other small veggies you would like to throw in. Garlic, onions, carrots what have you!
- Ketchup (and brown sugar optional)
Directions:
-Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.
-Spray muffin tins with cooking spray (Pam).
I hope you enjoy it! It’s a super easy “go to” recipe that’s a real crowd pleaser!
Disclosure: I’d also like to thank Con Agra for partnering with Milk and Cuddles this month, as well as providing me with a toolkit and PAM Nonstick spray to cook with. They will also be sponsoring a giveaway for my readers in the next few weeks, but more on that later! As always the opinions expressed on this post are mine. Mine. All mine I tell you!! Haha. Hope you enjoy the meatloaf y’all:)
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OMG!!! Love this idea! D loves meatloaf & I cook it about every couple of weeks…but this is an awesome idea! I’m going to have to give that a try! and PAM Rocks! ~Hugs, M
@Mumsy, Thanks so much Mumsy! I especially enjoy cooking meatloaf this way, because I dont have to wait soooooo long for it to cook. It can be done fast, and its still more thought out than just burgers:)
I love meatloaf but my son or husband would not touch it. These are cute 🙂
@Noor, I think sometimes a big slice of a meatloaf can be intimidating. I bet if you tried this it would have a better shot at being eaten! You could even just call it a “meat muffin” or a special burger:)
Thanks for stoppin by Noor!
These would be perfect to serve on Muffin Tin Monday!
@JDaniel4’s Mom, HAHA! You are SO right! You would def know they fit PERFECTLY in the tin!
I make these quite often and we love them! It’s nice that it doesn’t take as long to cook as a regular meatloaf
@Laura@ComeTogetherKids, Oh my goodness- I hear ya!! I often didnt make meatloaf because I wouldn’t think of it early enough in the day. But with the Muffin tin meatloaf- it takes no time!
I usually make a free form loaf on a cookie sheet to get more “crust” but this looks good too.
@mommylisa, I just love a good crust mommylisa! I’ll do anything to get it! 🙂
I read this on my email and just about FLIPPED out on their cuteness. OMG! You come up with the coolest stuff. I have to bake these with the girls. 🙂
i found this idea in a kraft magazine a few years ago-its awesome! and kids love it!
Great idea. I might have to use that on my husband. 😉
Thank you for this great idea!! I made these tonight as well, I didn’t use stuffing though. These were the perfect size, and super quick to make 🙂
would love to know how these freeze!!!
I will be making these for my bento!!! Thanks so much for this recipe!!!
What do you pair these with? I’m not a huge meatloaf fan but my husband is!