Description
Savory meatloaf cupcakes baked in a muffin tin and topped with creamy whipped mashed potatoes like frosting. This fun twist on classic meatloaf delivers comforting flavor in perfectly portioned servings that are great for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
- Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Divide the meat mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Spread a small amount of ketchup on top of each meatloaf cupcake if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- While the meatloaf cupcakes bake, prepare the whipped potatoes by mixing mashed potatoes, butter, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a piping bag or spoon.
- Remove the meatloaf cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Pipe or spoon the whipped potatoes on top to resemble cupcake frosting.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes create the fluffiest mashed potato topping.
- Cheddar cheese can be mixed into the mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
- Finely chopped vegetables such as carrots or bell peppers can be added to the meat mixture.
- For a smoky flavor, substitute barbecue sauce for the ketchup glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
