Healthy BBQ Cheddar Turkey Meatloaf Muffin Cups Recipe. These muffin tin meatloaves are loaded with oatmeal (trust me) instead of bread for a healthier twist, buttermilk, turkey, onion, peppers, spices, BBQ sauce, and a touch of cheddar cheese! Only 177 calories per cup!
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If you’re looking for a quick, easy, nutritious, delicious, family friendly dinner recipe (I mean, who isn’t?! 😉 ), then look no further, because these BBQ Cheddar Turkey Meatloaf Muffin Cups are everything.
Now.
I know you might be thinking . . .
Meatloaf?!
Reeeeeeeeally, Jennifer?!
Yes.
You guys.
This isn’t your boring, dry, gross meatloaf.
THESE are moist, tender, and packed with flavor, good for you ingredients, and of course, a little cheese for good measure (you can omit if you’re not into cheese, but I highly recommend it).
I also love that these are pre-portioned, so they’re perfect for quick and easy lunches.
Have I convinced you to make these yet?!
Ingredients in BBQ cheddar turkey meatloaf muffin cups:
- Buttermilk
- Oatmeal <– instead of using bread, we’re lightening this up and using oatmeal as a binder instead! This makes these super moist, too.
- Lean ground turkey
- Onion
- Green bell pepper
- Garlic
- Egg
- Salt and pepper
- Steak sauce
- BBQ sauce <– use your fave brand!
- Sharp cheddar cheese
How to make turkey meatloaf muffins:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a standard 12 slot non stick muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Combine buttermilk and oatmeal in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow oatmeal to soften.
- In a large bowl, add in turkey, onion, bell pepper, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, steak sauce, BBQ sauce, and oatmeal/buttermilk mixture.
- Use hands to combine.
- Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to place 1/4 cup of the meatloaf mixture into each of the muffin slots.
- Gently press in a cube of cheddar cheese.
- Top each cheese cube with (approximately) 1 tablespoon of the meatloaf mixture.
- Make sure the cheese is fully covered and the edges of the meatloaf mixture get sealed together or else the cheese will spurt out.
- Top with more BBQ sauce.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the turkey has cooked through.
- Serve with BBQ sauce and enjoy!
What to serve with muffin tin meatloaf:
A modern, healthier, more delicious twist on a classic, these BBQ cheddar turkey meatloaf muffin cups are sure to be a family favorite!
– Jennifer
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BBQ Cheddar Turkey Meatloaf Muffin Cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup 1% buttermilk I haven’t tried this with nonfat, which is much thinner
- 1 cup old fashioned oats use certified gluten free if necessary
- 1 (1.3 pound) package lean ground turkey
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg slightly beaten
- 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon steak sauce I used A1
- 8 tablespoons BBQ sauce divided plus more for serving
- 1 (6-12 oz ) block sharp cheddar cheese cubed into 1/2 - 1 oz cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a standard 12-slot non stick muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Combine buttermilk and oatmeal in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow oatmeal to soften.
- In a large bowl, add in turkey, onion, bell pepper, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, steak sauce, 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce, and oatmeal/buttermilk mixture.
- Use hands to combine.
- Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to place 1/4 cup of the meatloaf mixture into each of the greased muffin slots.
- Gently press in a 1/2 - 1 oz cube of cheddar cheese into each slot.
- Top each cheese cube with an additional (approximately) 1 tablespoon of the meatloaf mixture.
- Make sure the cheese is fully covered and the edges of the meatloaf mixture get sealed together or else the cheese will spurt out.
- Top each meatloaf cup with 1/2 tablespoon BBQ sauce.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the turkey has cooked through.
- Serve with BBQ sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information
*Note: Nutritional information is estimated and varies based on products used.