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The recipe that is on my weekly meal rotation

Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly portioned—these are a total weeknight win 🙌 Bonus: they cook in half the time of regular meatloaf!

✅ Key Ingredients

▢ 1½ lbs lean ground beef or turkey

▢ ⅔ cup panko or regular breadcrumbs

▢ ½ cup chopped onion

▢ 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce

▢ 1 Tbsp mustard

▢ ½ tsp garlic powder

▢ 1½ tsp chili powder

▢ ½ tsp salt

▢ ½ tsp black pepper

▢ 1 egg, lightly beaten

Meatloaf Sauce:

▢ ⅓ cup light brown sugar

▢ ½ cup ketchup

▢ 2 tsp Dijon mustard

▢ ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

👩‍🍳 How to Make It:

1. Prep Oven: Preheat to 350°F.

2. Mix Sauce: Combine brown sugar, ketchup, mustard & nutmeg. Set aside.

3. Make Meatloaf: In a bowl, mix meat, breadcrumbs, onion, BBQ sauce, mustard, spices, and egg.

4. Portion: Press evenly into a greased 12-cup muffin tin.

5. Bake: 15 min, then blot grease. Spoon sauce on top and bake 10–15 min more, until cooked through.

6. Serve: Great with mashed potatoes & extra sauce on the side! 🥔❤️

📌 SAVE this kid-friendly, weeknight dinner idea!

Find the full recipe at Tastes Better From Scratch (link in bio!)

#MiniMeatloaf #BBQMeatloaf #EasyDinnerIdeas #FamilyMeals #WeeknightWins

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I’ve been making this mini meatloaf recipe regularly on busy weeknights, and it never disappoints. What I love most is how the muffin tin method allows for perfectly portioned servings that cook evenly and much faster than traditional meatloaf. Using lean ground beef or turkey keeps it light yet still juicy, especially with the combination of BBQ sauce and mustard mixed right into the meat mixture. One tip from personal experience is to blot the grease halfway through baking. This step not only helps reduce excess fat but also ensures the meatloaves hold their shape well and have a nice texture. Topping them with the brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and a hint of nutmeg sauce adds a delightful sweet and tangy glaze that caramelizes perfectly in the oven. This recipe is highly adaptable—you can swap panko breadcrumbs for regular ones, or adjust the chili powder and garlic powder to suit your family’s taste preferences. I also find that serving these mini meatloaves alongside creamy mashed potatoes and steamed veggies makes for a comforting and balanced meal that my kids truly enjoy. If you’re looking for a practical meal that’s both tasty and quick, this mini BBQ meatloaf recipe is a great addition to your weekly rotation. Plus, it’s kid-friendly, which is always a bonus. Give it a try and you might find it becoming a staple in your own home too!

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