Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potatoes Recipe
A fun and delicious twist on classic meatloaf, these Meatloaf Cupcakes are baked in a muffin tin and topped with creamy mashed potatoes to resemble frosted cupcakes. Perfect for a family dinner that kids will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Meatloaf Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mashed Potato Topping
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the meatloaf cupcakes.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, finely chopped onion, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking. Then, evenly portion the meat mixture into each cup, filling about two-thirds full. Press down gently to shape each cupcake.
- Bake Meatloaf Cupcakes: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and browned on top.
- Make Mashed Potatoes: While the meatloaf is baking, prepare mashed potatoes by mashing boiled potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Top Meatloaf Cupcakes: After baking, allow the meatloaf cupcakes to cool slightly. Then, spoon and spread the mashed potatoes on top of each cupcake to resemble frosting.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- If you don’t have Parmesan cheese, you can omit it or use another hard cheese like Pecorino Romano.
- Using day-old breadcrumbs or panko will give a better texture to the meatloaf mixture.
- For a smoother mashed potato topping, add a splash of milk or cream as needed.
- Leftover meatloaf cupcakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
