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BBQ Cheddar Turkey Meatloaf Muffin Cups

This BBQ Cheddar Turkey Meatloaf Muffin Cups Recipe is healthy, but also bursting with gooey cheese. At only 177 calories per muffin, this recipe is a complete meal packed with veggies and lean protein!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheddar cheese, easy, ground turkey
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 177kcal

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!
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Notes

Nutritional information is for 1 out of 12 cups using 1/2 oz cheese in each cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 8.9mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 0.7mg