Description
Meatloaf Cupcakes with Frosting are a whimsical twist on classic comfort food, turning an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary experience. These tender meatloaf cupcakes are topped with creamy mashed potato frosting, making them not only delicious but visually appealing. Perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, they promise to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sautéed onions, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined.
- Grease a muffin tin and fill each cup three-quarters full with the meat mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While cooling slightly, prepare mashed potatoes and mix in shredded cheddar and seasonings.
- Pipe the mashed potato frosting onto each meatloaf cupcake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85mg