How long do I cook meatloaf in cupcake tins?

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, egg, onion, milk, bread crumbs, Worchestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
3. Put the meat mixture in the muffin cups.
4. Spread the ketchup on top of the meatloaf mixture.
5. Put the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 35 minutes.

What does adding milk to meatloaf do?

Why Put Milk In It. Milk soaks into the breadcrumbs and helps keep the meatloaf moist. I typically use whole milk in recipes, but any type of milk including non-dairy milk alternatives could be used.

How do you reheat meatloaf muffins?

Then, just pop them back into the muffin tins, cover with foil and reheat at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Can I freeze meatloaf muffins?

Bake 23-25 minutes in a 425° oven. Cool muffins completely before placing them in a freezer bag. Remove excess air. Seal and freeze.

Should I slice meatloaf before reheating?

The most important thing to remember about reheating meatloaf is getting the entire slice to a safe temperature. The USDA recommends it’s heated to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F/74ºC.

Why is my meatloaf still pink in the middle?

Small amounts of carbon monoxide can be emitted from inefficient burning of gas flames in gas grills or ovens. This too can combine with the myoglobin in meat, causing it to retain its pink color (though usually just on the surface) even when well cooked.

What wine goes with meatloaf?

If you’re looking for the perfect meatloaf wine pairing, don’t be afraid to go bold. A strong red, like cabernet sauvignon, merlot, or shiraz will be able to stand up to the hearty meat and mashed potatoes (because you are required, by law, to have mashed potatoes with meatloaf).

How do you freeze mini meatloaf?

To freeze cooked meatloaves, let them cool and then refrigerate (within 2 hours of baking) until completely cold. Wrap each mini meatloaf in clingfilm and put in an airtight container or tightly sealed freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before eating.

How do you wrap a meatloaf to freeze it?

Yes, you can freeze meatloaf after preparing and shaping it. You may want to first fit some plastic cling wrap snugly into the loaf pan before putting the meat mixture in. Freeze it for about 30 minutes to an hour, pull the partially frozen loaf out and wrap it in the plastic, then in foil.

How do you reheat a mini meatloaf?

To reheat, unwrap them and bake them on an oiled foil-lined rimmed baking sheet about 45 minutes. If loaves were frozen raw, give them about 10 minutes extra.

How do you moisten leftover meatloaf?

Fill the very bottom of a microwave-safe dish with just enough water to cover it. Place the meatloaf in the water and sprinkle more water on top of it. Cover the dish loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes on high and check to see if the meatloaf is done.

Is it OK if meatloaf is a little pink?

A ground beef patty or meatloaf cooked to the required temperature of 160 F (71 C) is safe. Yet under certain conditions it may still be pink in color. You’re right, this may be caused by the presence of other foods – particularly those containing nitrites.