Turkey Meatloaf Muffins with Salsa

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins with salsa and cheese are bursting with flavor. The whole family will love this healthy, 5-ingredient recipe.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings muffins

Calories 87kcal

Author Marjory Pilley

Ingredients

½ cup Old-fashioned oats or breadcrumbs
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
¼ cup red onion diced
⅓ cup salsa plus about 3 Tablespoons to spoon over the tops (I used peach salsa!)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey breast

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Add all ingredients, except turkey, to a large bowl and mix well.
Add ground turkey to the bowl and fold in the other ingredients so that they are evenly distributed throughout the meat. Don't over-mix or the meat will be tough when cooked.
Portion about a ¼ cup of the mixture into each well of a muffin tin coated in cooking spray. Compress mixture with the back of a spoon.
Top each meatloaf muffin with a teaspoon of salsa.
Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Notes

See step-by-step pictures, serving ideas, and more above.

How Long to Cook Turkey Meatloaf

Cook turkey meatloaf muffins to an internal temperature of 165°F. The inside should not be pink. We highly recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches a safe temperature.

The time it takes to cook the meatloaf mixture in a 350°F oven depends on how you shape it. Muffins cook more quickly than a loaf, which is why we love them.

But you have lots of options for cooking 1 pound of ground turkey meatloaf:

Muffin pan (yields 12) - 15-20 minutes.
Large Meatballs (yields 12) 15-20 minutes. Use a ¼ cup scoop to create large meatballs that cook on a sheet pan.
One-pound loaf - Cooked in a loaf pan or shaped into a loaf and cooked on a sheet pan. It generally takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Three mini loaves - Using smaller loaf pans generally takes about 30 minutes.
Meatballs - Use a 1.5 Tablespoon scoop to make about 36 meatballs that bake in the oven for about 15 minutes. Check out muffin tin meatballs for inspiration.
Flat like a burger! Bake or cook on the stovetop or grill. It will take about 15 minutes.

Storage, Reheating, Freezing

Refrigerator - Store leftover meatloaf in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezer - Store cooked leftovers in an airtight container or plastic bag, with excess air removed. They're best enjoyed within 2-3 months.
Reheat - To reheat in the oven, place muffins with a few drops of liquid in a pan. Cook in the oven at 250 °F for 20-25 minutes or until heated to an internal temperature of 165 °F. Alternatively, cover the meatloaf with a wet paper towel or microwave cover and heat for several minutes. Use short bursts to avoid overcooking.
Freezer Meal - Prepare and freeze uncooked turkey meatloaf in the muffin tin. Wrap the muffin pan in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Be sure to label it. Store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and cook as you usually would.

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