Meatloaf Cupcakes with Whipped Potato Topping
Meatloaf Cupcakes with Whipped Potato Topping
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf Cupcakes
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef, or a mix of beef and pork
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional
For the Whipped Potato Topping
- 2 cups mashed potatoes, prepared
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons milk, or cream; add up to 2 additional tablespoons, as needed, for desired consistency
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional, as alternative to brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup milk. Let them soak for 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, lightly beaten egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and any optional dried thyme or Italian seasoning. Mix all ingredients gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, pressing it slightly to form small 'cupcakes'. If using the optional glaze, whisk together 2 tablespoons ketchup and 1 teaspoon brown sugar (or maple syrup) in a small bowl, then brush the tops of the meatloaf cupcakes with this mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the meatloaf cupcakes for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the meat is thoroughly cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the meatloaf bakes, combine the prepared mashed potatoes, butter, 2 tablespoons milk (or cream), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Mix until the potatoes are smooth and fluffy. Adjust the amount of milk or cream, adding up to 2 additional tablespoons as needed, to achieve a pipeable or spoonable consistency suitable for frosting. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Once the meatloaf cupcakes are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly for a few minutes. Spoon or pipe the whipped potato topping onto each meatloaf cupcake to create a 'frosted' effect. For extra flair, you may optionally sprinkle with paprika, chives, or shredded cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
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Meatloaf Cupcakes with Whipped Potato Topping
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf Cupcakes
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound ground beef, or a mix of beef and pork
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, optional
For the Whipped Potato Topping
- 2 cups mashed potatoes, prepared
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons milk, or cream; add up to 2 additional tablespoons, as needed, for desired consistency
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
For the Glaze (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional, as alternative to brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup milk. Let them soak for 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, lightly beaten egg, 2 tablespoons ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and any optional dried thyme or Italian seasoning. Mix all ingredients gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, pressing it slightly to form small 'cupcakes'. If using the optional glaze, whisk together 2 tablespoons ketchup and 1 teaspoon brown sugar (or maple syrup) in a small bowl, then brush the tops of the meatloaf cupcakes with this mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the meatloaf cupcakes for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the meat is thoroughly cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the meatloaf bakes, combine the prepared mashed potatoes, butter, 2 tablespoons milk (or cream), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Mix until the potatoes are smooth and fluffy. Adjust the amount of milk or cream, adding up to 2 additional tablespoons as needed, to achieve a pipeable or spoonable consistency suitable for frosting. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Once the meatloaf cupcakes are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly for a few minutes. Spoon or pipe the whipped potato topping onto each meatloaf cupcake to create a 'frosted' effect. For extra flair, you may optionally sprinkle with paprika, chives, or shredded cheese.
⏱️ 5 min