Meatloaf "Cupcakes". Browse Our Fast And Easy Meatloaf Recipes Collection. Meatloaf baked in muffin cups and topped with mashed potatoes, also known as meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato icing, are kid-approved. Ok, so technically, meatloaf cupcakes probably aren't real cupcakes, but the idea is a cute one and it's such a quick and adaptable base recipe.
These cute little meatloaf cupcakes are irresistible to kids - big and small.
I piped the mashed potato on for the photo but ordinarily I just pile it on then fluff it up with a fork - much faster!
In large bowl, mix "Meat Loaf" ingredients until well combined.
You can cook Meatloaf "Cupcakes" using 13 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Meatloaf "Cupcakes"
- Prepare 4 oz of ground beef.
- It's 1/2 cup of bread crumbs.
- Prepare 1/8 cup of onion.
- Prepare 1/8 cup of mushroom.
- It's 1 tbsp of mayonnaise.
- It's 1 tbsp of ketchup.
- You need 1 tbsp of grated parmesan cheese.
- Prepare 1 tsp of dijon mustard.
- You need 1/4 tsp of basil.
- You need 1/4 tsp of thyme.
- It's 1/8 tsp of garlic powder.
- It's 1/8 tsp of ground black pepper.
- It's 2 pinch of salt.
Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, pressing mixture down firmly. Using a simple meatloaf recipe, homemade meatloaf is turned into a mini version that is a fun comfort food meal for the whole family with these Mini Meatloaf Cupcakes. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the potatoes, water to cover the potatoes, and salt. Bring potatoes to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover.
Meatloaf "Cupcakes" step by step
- Pre-heat oven to 425°F..
- Combine, in a mixing bowl, ground beef, mushroom, onion, ketchup, mayo, and mustard..
- Add all dry ingredients, and mix in. Mixture should dry out and be packable..
- Grease inside of cupcake pan with butter, and pack meat into cupcake mold (or 2 if your pan is smaller). Fill rest of spots with 1/2" water..
- Cook in oven for 15 minutes..
Press into a muffin tin sprayed with nonstick baking spray. These mini-meatloaf cupcakes cook much faster than regular meatloaf which can take up to an hour or more. They also are easier for quick freezing or defrosting, packing for lunches, or taking on-the-go. If you don't have a muffin pan, my sweet potato Shepherd's pie is another great option that cooks in a single pan. Place stuffed meatloaf mixture into muffin cups.
