Breakfast Meatloaf Muffins
A delicious recipe for breakfast meatloaves with a southwest twist.
Servings 6
Calories 221kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef 90% or less
- 4 oz light cheddar cheese shredded from block
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup baked whole grain tortilla chips
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped green pepper
- ¼ cup finely chopped red pepper
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil cooking spray for muffin pan
For the garnish
- Fried egg
- Avocado Slices
- Salsa your favorite brand or homemade
- Fresh cilantro
- Hot Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Add peppers and onion and sauté until just soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Set aside to cool.
- Toss whole-grain tortilla chips in a food processor and process until finely ground. Mixture should resemble bread crumbs.
- Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl and add ground chips and onion mixture mixing well with your hands.
- Spray muffin pan with cooking spray and divide meat mixture, evenly, in all cups.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Add your optional garnishes: fried egg, avocado slices, fresh chopped cilantro, and hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg