Description
Meatloaf Potato Cupcakes are a creative and delicious take on traditional meatloaf, served in cupcake form and topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or beef-pork combo
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian herbs
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Salt and pepper to your liking
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, diced finely
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 cups mashed potatoes, homemade or store-bought
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
- 1/4 cup cream or milk
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped for garnish
- Cherry tomatoes, chopped for topping
- 12 to 16 silicone or metal liners for muffin pan
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare muffin pan by adding liners or greasing it if you don’t have any.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, chopped onion, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until mixed to keep it tender.
- Scoop meat mixture into muffin cups evenly. Press down firmly and create a little dip in the center of each.
- Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until done and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Allow them to cool slightly when removed from the oven.
- In a separate bowl, beat mashed potatoes, softened butter, and cream with a hand mixer until fluffy and light. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon or pipe the creamy potato mixture on top of each meat cupcake. Garnish with chopped cherry tomato bits and sprinkle fresh parsley or chives on top.
- Serve warm as a main dish or snack. Optionally, pour gravy over for extra flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cheese to the potato topping.
- These can be made in advance and reheated in the oven.
- Experiment with different herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg