Description
Hearty meatloaf cupcakes with whipped potato topping offer a playful twist on classic comfort cuisine. Small portions provide perfect individual servings for family dinners and casual gatherings where you can enjoy compact, flavorful meat parcels crowned with creamy potato peaks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (453 g) lean ground beef
- 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
- 1/2 cup plain panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup ketchup for glazing
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 2 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard seed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a muffin pan with nonstick spray, ensuring each cavity is evenly coated for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, tomato sauce, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and mustard. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Scoop the meat mixture into muffin pan cavities, filling each almost to the top to allow for slight expansion during cooking.
- Spread a thin layer of ketchup over the top of each meat-filled cavity, creating a glossy, caramelized finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatloaf cupcakes are completely cooked through and display a golden-brown exterior.
- Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf cupcakes rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute and facilitate easier removal from the pan.
- Carefully extract the meatloaf cupcakes from the pan and transfer to a serving platter.
- Top each cupcake with a generous swirl of whipped mashed potatoes using a piping bag for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Customize the meat blend by mixing ground beef with ground turkey or pork for varied flavor profiles and reduced fat content.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F for perfect doneness and food safety.
- Transform leftovers into delightful cold sandwiches by chilling meatloaf cupcakes and serving on fresh bread with crisp lettuce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg