Best 7 Muffin Tin Green Chile Meatloaves Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful meal that's easy to make? Look no further than these Muffin Tin Green Chile Meatloaves! These individual-sized meatloaves are packed with ground beef, green chiles, and a blend of savory spices, then baked to perfection in a muffin tin. They're perfect for busy weeknights or easy entertaining, and they can be customized to your liking with different toppings and sides.

For a classic meatloaf experience, top your muffin tin meatloaves with a tangy tomato glaze. If you like things spicy, try a zesty salsa or a dollop of sour cream. And for a unique twist, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top before baking. No matter how you choose to serve them, these Muffin Tin Green Chile Meatloaves are sure to be a hit.

The article also includes recipes for three delicious side dishes that pair perfectly with the meatloaves: a creamy mashed potato recipe, a refreshing cucumber salad, and a simple but flavorful green bean casserole. With these recipes, you'll have everything you need for a complete and satisfying meal that's sure to please the whole family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MUFFIN TIN MEATLOAF



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In this post, we'll show you how to make Muffin Tin Meatloaf. These perfectly portioned meatloaves are made with a blend of meat, pantry spices, and easy to find ingredients. Ready in 40 minutes from start to finish, your final meal will be a hit!

Provided by Muffin Tin Recipes

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds meatloaf mix (pre-packaged meat available at your grocer's meat counter. )
1 large egg
¼ cup yellow mustard
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced onion
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Add meat, and every ingredient listed to a large mixing bowl. Using gloved hands, combine until mixed.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, add meat to each muffin tin space. *see image in post.
  • Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
  • Allow meat loaves to rest for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan. Allow excess grease to cool before discarding in the trash.
  • Serve warm with your choice of sides. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 159 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 308 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

MEATLOAF IN A MUFFIN TIN - INDIVIDUAL MINI MEATLOAVES RECIPE



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Have you ever made mini meatloaves in a muffin tin? Try in once and you'll be a convert forever! It cooks in half the time of traditional meatloaf and it perfectly portioned! These muffin pan meatloaves taste amazing!

Provided by MelanieCooks.com

Categories     Main Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef or turkey
1 egg
1 onion (minced)
1 cup milk
1 cup dried bread crumbs (or Parmesan cheese for Keto option)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a non-stick muffin pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix ground meat, egg, onion, milk, bread crumbs, Worchestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Put the meat mixture in the muffin cups.
  • Spread the ketchup on top of the meatloaf mixture.
  • Put the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 798 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEAT LOAF MUFFINS



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Serve these tangy meat loaf muffins for dinner or slice them up for a take-along sandwich lunch. They're just as flavorful after freezing. -Cheryl Norwood, Canton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 tablespoons ketchup
Additional ketchup, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Mix the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press about 1/3 cupful into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups., Bake 15 minutes. Brush tops with 3 tablespoons ketchup; bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes. If desired, serve with additional ketchup. , Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without ketchup; cover and freeze on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer meat loaves to an airtight freezer container; return to freezer. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Spread with ketchup. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MUFFIN-PAN MEAT LOAVES



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I used to have a catering business, and my specialty was comfort food. I once needed a gluten-free meat loaf, and my clients went nuts over this recipe. I often use an 8x8-in. pan or a loaf pan, but a muffin tin really cuts the cooking time. -Vangie Panagotopulos, Moorestown, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 pound ground turkey
TOPPING:
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Add beef and turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Place 1/3 cup mixture into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups, pressing lightly., In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; spoon over meat loaves. Bake, uncovered until a thermometer reads 165°, 15-20 minutes. Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without topping. Cool meat loaves, and freeze, covered, on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer meat loaves to an airtight container; return to freezer. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare topping as directed; spread over tops. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MUFFIN-TIN BARBECUE BACON MEATLOAVES



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Have your burger and your meat loaf too with these adorable mini cheeseburger meat loaves!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
6 green onions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
1 egg
1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
3 slices (1 oz each) sharp Cheddar cheese, quartered

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir beef, bacon, Bisquick™ mix, green onion whites, egg and barbecue seasoning until well mixed. Divide mixture among muffin cups, pressing evenly into cups.
  • Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160°F. Brush loaves with barbecue sauce. Top with cheese. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese just melts. Top with green onion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

MUFFIN TIN MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



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Dare we call these mini meatloaves "cute"? Packed with the traditional meatloaf flavor you love, these individual servings are great for meal prep.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 meatloafs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup whole milk
1 lb ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a standard muffin tin with olive oil.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the panko and milk. Add the ground beef, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and onion mixture and use your hands to combine.
  • Divide the meat mixture evenly between the greased muffin cups, making sure not to overfill. Brush the tops with ketchup.
  • Bake until the tops are browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), about 30 minutes.
  • Serve warm, or, if not serving immediately, let the meatloaves cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 2 grams

GREEN CHILI MUFFINS



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Make and share this Green Chili Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Konnie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • In another mixing bowl, stir eggs slightly with a spatula; stir in milk, melted butter or margarine, and green peppers.
  • Add flour mixture all at once to egg mixture. Stir just until moistened (the batter will be lumpy).
  • Lighly grease muffin cups; fill two-thirds full.
  • Bake in 400 degrees F oven. for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Serve warm or cool on a wire rack.
  • To transport, wrap in foil; reheat in foil over campfire or in a 350 degrees oven.
  • Makes 10 to 12.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.3, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 48.3, Sodium 158.9, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 4.1

Tips:

  • Use a variety of ground meats for a more flavorful meatloaf. Ground beef, pork, and turkey are all good options.
  • Add your favorite vegetables to the meatloaf mixture. Diced bell peppers, onions, and zucchini are all good choices.
  • Use a muffin tin to bake the meatloaves. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
  • Top the meatloaves with your favorite sauce or glaze before baking. A simple ketchup and brown sugar glaze is always a good choice.
  • Serve the meatloaves with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Muffin tin green chile meatloaves are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your meatloaves are moist, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.

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