Ingredients
For the Meatloaf Mixture
Ground beef 🥩: 1 lb
Ground pork 🐖: 1/2 lb
Breadcrumbs 🍞: 1/2 cup
Egg 🥚: 1, beaten
Onion 🧅: 1 small, finely chopped
Garlic powder 🧄: 1 tsp
Paprika 🌶️: 1 tsp
Worcestershire sauce 🥫: 1 tbsp
Salt and black pepper 🧂: To taste
For the Topping
Bacon strips 🥓: 12 (thin-cut)
BBQ sauce 🍖: 1/3 cup
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a standard muffin tin.
2️⃣ Make the Meatloaf Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef 🥩, ground pork 🐖, breadcrumbs 🍞, beaten egg 🥚, onion 🧅, garlic powder 🧄, paprika 🌶️, Worcestershire sauce 🥫, salt, and pepper 🧂. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
3️⃣ Assemble the Meatloaf Cups
Line each muffin cup with a slice of bacon 🥓, pressing it against the sides to form a circle.
Fill each bacon-lined cup with the meatloaf mixture, packing it tightly.
4️⃣ Add the BBQ Glaze
Brush the tops of the meatloaf cups generously with BBQ sauce 🍖.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and the bacon is crispy.
6️⃣ Serve
Let the meatloaf cups cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin.
Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce 🍖 for dipping and a side of mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Pro Tip:
Add a cube of cheddar cheese 🧀 in the center of each meatloaf cup for a melty surprise!
