These adorable mini meatloaf muffins are topped with creamy mashed potatoes, just like frosting on a cupcake! Perfect for a fun, savory dinner or holiday meal.
Author:Sarah
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:12 mini meatloaf muffins 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:baked
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mashed Potato “Frosting”:
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin.
Make the Meatloaf:
In a large bowl, mix together all the meatloaf ingredients: ground beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, milk, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Press the meatloaf mixture into the muffin tin cups, filling each cup to the top.
Bake the Meatloaf Muffins:
Bake the meatloaf muffins for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the tops are browned.
Prepare the Mashed Potatoes:
While the meatloaf bakes, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and mash them with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Muffins:
Once the meatloaf muffins are done, let them cool slightly and then remove them from the muffin tin.
Pipe or spoon the mashed potato “frosting” onto the top of each meatloaf muffin.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with fresh chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
You can use mashed sweet potatoes for a different twist on the frosting.
For extra flavor, drizzle with some gravy over the meatloaf muffins before serving.