Description

Savory meatloaf baked in muffin tins and topped with fluffy whipped mashed potatoes, creating a fun, perfectly portioned comfort food dish that looks like a cupcake but delivers classic hearty flavor.

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) ground beef (or mix of beef, pork, or turkey)

1 egg

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/3 cup milk

1 small onion, finely diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup ketchup (for glaze, optional)

1 tbsp brown sugar (for glaze, optional)

1 tsp Dijon or yellow mustard (for glaze, optional)

1 1/2 lbs (700g) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 tbsp butter

1/2 cup warm milk or cream

Salt to taste

1/4 cup sour cream or cream cheese (optional)

Finely chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
In a large bowl, combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups and gently press down.
If using glaze, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together and spoon a small amount over each portion.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let rest 5 minutes before removing from pan.
Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
Mash potatoes with butter and warm milk or cream. Stir in sour cream or cream cheese if desired. Season with salt and whip until smooth.
Spoon or pipe mashed potatoes onto each meatloaf cupcake using a piping bag fitted with a star tip if desired.
Garnish with chopped chives or parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the cupcakes tender.

Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid overbaking.

Ground turkey or a beef-pork blend can be substituted for different flavor variations.

Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen up to 2 months.

Reheat in microwave for 1–2 minutes or in a 350°F (175°C) oven until warmed through.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatloaf cupcake
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg