These Keto Hamburger Muffins are a simple and flavorful meal prep idea! Seasoned ground beef or turkey is shaped into muffins and topped with cheese and optional bacon before baking to perfection. Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or olives for a delicious and satisfying keto-friendly meal.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- Your favorite seasoning blend for the meat (such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper)
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- Cooked bacon bits (optional)
- Salsa, sour cream, olives, or other toppings of your choice
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. PREHEAT THE OVEN:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin pan with cooking spray or line it with muffin liners.
2. SEASON AND PREPARE THE MEAT:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or turkey with your favorite seasoning blend. Mix well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the meat.
3. SHAPE THE MEAT MUFFINS:
- Divide the seasoned meat mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing it down slightly to form a well in the center.
- If desired, you can create an indentation in the center of each meat muffin to hold the toppings.
4. ADD TOPPINGS:
- Place a generous amount of shredded cheese on top of each meat muffin.
- Optionally, add cooked bacon bits or any other toppings you prefer, such as diced onions or peppers.
5. BAKE:
- Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. SERVE:
- Once cooked, remove the meat muffins from the oven and let them cool slightly in the pan.
- Use a spoon or spatula to carefully remove the meat muffins from the muffin pan and transfer them to a serving plate.
- Serve the meat muffins hot with your choice of toppings, such as salsa, sour cream, olives, or any other keto-friendly condiments you like.
NOTES:
- Feel free to customize the seasoning blend according to your taste preferences.
- You can experiment with different types of cheese and toppings to create variations of these meat muffins.
- These hamburger muffins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the microwave or oven before serving.
- This recipe is great for meal prep as you can make a batch ahead of time and have them ready to grab for a quick and satisfying keto-friendly meal or snack.