Description
These mini meatloaf muffins wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with tangy BBQ sauce are perfect for quick appetizers or comforting snacks. Juicy, smoky, and easy to make, they’re a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 12 slices thin-cut bacon
- 1/2 cup (50 g) breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (yellow onion preferred)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce (smoky, slightly sweet style recommended)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lay out the 12 bacon strips on a cutting board for wrapping later.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the meat mixture evenly into 12 portions. Roll each into a ball and place in the muffin tin cups.
- Wrap one bacon strip around each meatball, tucking the end underneath to keep it snug.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes to cook the meat and start crisping the bacon.
- Remove muffins from oven and brush a generous layer of BBQ sauce over each bacon wrap.
- Return to oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bacon is crispy and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to avoid a dense texture. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Wrap bacon tightly to prevent shrinking and curling. Brush BBQ sauce near the end of baking to avoid burning. Tent with foil if bacon crisps too quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini meatloaf muff
- Calories: 170
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 10
Keywords: mini meatloaf, bacon wrapped, BBQ sauce, appetizers, party snacks, easy recipe, comfort food