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WW Recipe of the Day: Low Carb Southwest Meatloaf Muffins for Two
On a recent trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico, I saw these Southwest mini meatloaf muffins on a cafe menu and was delighted with my meal. Hearty and delicate at the same time; the demure size and spicy flavor are a good match.
I’ve used ricotta cheese in lieu of any fillers like oats or breadcrumbs which helps to keep these meatloaf muffins gluten-free. The cheese adds a richness to the lean meat and egg whites.
The Dijon mustard gives an added bite and enhances the texture of the lean ground turkey, which can at times be pretty dry.
This humble meatloaf—in its dressed up muffin form—is an ideal supper, however also makes an easy, big-group appetizer or main course.
A few days ago I doubled the recipe, made 12 muffins and served them piled onto a larger serving platter for a buffet. They were gone in minutes!
How Many Calories and WW Points in Low Carb Southwest Meatball Muffins?
According to my calculations, each serving (3 meatloaf muffins) has 208 calories.
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6 SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Mini Southwestern Meatball Muffins, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together thoroughly.
Step 3: Spray a 6-cup muffin tin (affiliate link) with non-stick spray and fill each with 1/3 cup of the meatloaf mixture.
Step 4: Baked for 25-30 minutes, or until muffins are cooked through.
Step 5: Remove from the muffin tin and serve hot.
Recipe Notes
As the muffins cook, they’ll give off some juice from the salsa and meat. They may look liquidy when you take them from the oven. This is fine. As the muffins sit for a few minutes, the juices absorb and the muffins will just be juicier.
Make up the meatloaf mixture up to 1 day in advance, fill the cups and cook when you’re ready to serve.
I used liquid egg whites which I love for convenience sake. Also, it avoids leftover egg yolks which oftentimes just get thrown away.
If you’re a real fan of spicy food, up the salsa heat to medium or hot. Feel free to add a tablespoon of chopped cilantro for added color, flavor and authenticity.
Serving Suggestions
A bottle of ketchup or BBQ sauce are what I serve. Extra salsa or mustard are also good toppers.
Serve alongside a big vegetable salad, or crunchy slaw, and maybe a plate of baked zucchini fries or crispy air fryer curly fries.
Ways to Use Leftovers
Leftovers meatloaf muffins are great cold or hot. Try slicing them in half and topping with mustard and ketchup as a low carb bread free sandwich.
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Southwest Meatloaf Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup pico de gallo or mild salsa
- 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 egg whites
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix all of the ingredients thoroughly.
- Spray 6-cup muffin tin (affiliate link) with non-stick spray and fill each with 1/3 cup of the meatloaf mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until meatloaf muffins are cooked through.
- Remove from the tin and serve hot.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 SmartPoints (Green plan) 6 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 6 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 5 PointsPlus (Old plan) Make up the meatloaf mixture up to 1 day in advance, fill the cups and cook when you’re ready to serve. I used liquid egg whites which I love for convenience sake. Also it avoids leftover egg yolks, which oftentimes just get thrown away. If you’re a real fan of spicy food, up the salsa heat to medium or hot. Feel free to add a tablespoon of chopped cilantro for added color, flavor and authenticity.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What would you serve with these. They look yummy can’t wait to make them.
It depends on if you are serving them as a snack or appetizer. As an appetizer I like a simple dip of salsa mixed with Greek yogurt or light mayo. As a part of a main dish you could serve them with a big veggie salad, cauliflower rice, rice, skinny mashed potatoes, and a combination of sauteed corn and zucchini is a favorite too. The options are endless!
Hi – Can I assume this can be doubled, and that it freezes well? Thank you!
Hi Jamie, Yes and yes.
Is there a reason you don’t use the whole egg?
You can use 1 whole egg in place of 2 egg whites if you prefer. ~Martha