Mini Meatloaf & Mashed Potato Cupcakes
These Mini Meatloaf & Mashed Potato Cupcakes are individual meatloaf "cakes" swirled with a crown of buttery cheddar mashed potatoes, so cute you'll almost forget they're basically dinner in disguise.
Servings: 14 Cupcakes
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon EACH salt & pepper divided
- 1/2 pound potatoes cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup cheddar
- 4 bacon slices chopped, for garnish
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven 375°F(190°C). Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Fill a muffin tin with paper muffin cups. Shape the meat into 12 cupcakes with a rounded top, placing the meat in the muffin cups. Bake 25-30 minutes, until the meat reaches 165°F(75°C).
- Boil cubed potatoes, starting from cold water, for 20 minutes, or until soft. Drain and mash.
- Mix mashed potatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper, butter, milk, and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Cool meat slightly; frost with mashed potatoes, drizzle with more bbq sauce, garnish with bacon and green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg