Description
Enjoy these fun and delicious Meatloaf Cupcakes topped with fluffy whipped mashed potatoes. Perfect for portion control, kid-friendly meals, or a creative party appetizer, these mini meatloaves combine classic comfort food flavors in a playful cupcake shape.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared and warm)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
- Ketchup or BBQ sauce for glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Combine Meatloaf Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until just combined to avoid tough meatloaf.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Evenly divide the meat mixture among the muffin cups, pressing down lightly to form mini meatloaves. Optionally, brush the tops with ketchup or BBQ sauce for added flavor and glaze.
- Bake the Meatloaf Cupcakes: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the meatloaf is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Mashed Potato Topping: While the meat is baking, whip warm mashed potatoes with butter and milk or cream until smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble and Garnish: Carefully remove the meatloaf cupcakes from the muffin tin. Pipe or spoon the whipped mashed potatoes on top to resemble frosting. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare mashed potatoes ahead of time and reheat before topping the meatloaf cupcakes.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for a decorative presentation.
- Perfect for kids and portion-controlled meals.
- Great as a party appetizer or comfort food dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatloaf cupcake with topping
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
