**Meatloaf Cupcakes: A Savory Twist on a Classic Comfort Dish**
Meatloaf, a beloved comfort food staple, gets a delightful makeover in these meatloaf cupcakes. These individual-sized portions offer a fun and creative way to enjoy this classic dish. Made with a flavorful blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, these cupcakes are moist and savory, with a tender texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a rich and tangy tomato glaze, they're sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
This recipe article provides step-by-step instructions for making these delicious meatloaf cupcakes, including variations for different dietary preferences. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free, dairy-free, or keto-friendly option, you'll find a recipe here that suits your needs. So preheat your oven and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines nostalgia and innovation. Your taste buds will thank you!
MEATLOAF CUPCAKES WITH MASHED POTATO
Everything tastes better in miniature form! These Meatloaf Cupcakes are made extra irresistible by piling on mashed potato. These freeze very well. They are also great for hiding vegetables. I only added grated carrot, but you can mix in whatever vegetables you want. Finely chopped spinach or cabbage would blend in well, as would grated zucchini.
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Spray 8 holes of a muffin tin.
- Grate the onion and carrot straight into a large bowl.
- Add remaining meatloaf ingredients and use your hands to mix and combine well.
- Scoop up 1/2 cup of mince and use your hands to form a rough ball shape. Press into the muffin tin. The surface should be a slight dome shape.
- Repeat with remaining mince. It should make about 8.
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until browned on top. Remove from oven.
- Peel and dice the potato. Steam or boil until soft but not waterlogged.
- Drain, then add butter and 1/2 cup of milk. Mash using a potato masher until smooth or to your liking. Add extra milk if you need it. The mash needs to be creamy but stiff enough to hold its shape when piped or piled onto the Meatloaf Cupcakes.
- Smear a dollop of tomato ketchup on the Meatloaf Cupcakes.
- Top with mashed potato, either by piping it or just dolloping it on with a spoon.
- Serve with a sprinkle of parsley, if using.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 190 g, Calories 263 kcal, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Protein 23.3 g, Fat 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 588 mg, Fiber 2.7 g, Sugar 5.2 g
MASHED POTATO STUFFED MEATLOAF CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: potato, butter, salt, pepper, shredded parmesan cheese, milk, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, onion powder, mustard powder, paprika, cooking oil, onion, garlic, ground beef, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, egg, panko breadcrumbs, milk
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Lunch
Yield 10 meatloaf cups
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Place cooked potatoes into a large bowl. Add butter, salt, pepper, parmesan, and a splash of milk. Mash and add more milk gradually until the potatoes are the desired texture. Set aside and let cool.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, onion powder, mustard powder, and paprika in a bowl. Reserve half in a separate bowl to glaze once cooked.
- Add oil in a skillet over medium heat, followed by onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent and fragrant. Set aside in a bowl to cool before adding to the meat mixture.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, parmesan, parsley, cooled onions & garlic, egg, breadcrumbs and milk. Mix until combined.
- Using a spoon or ice cream scooper, scoop the meat mixture and place into a greased 12 cup cupcake baking tin.
- Using your fingers, spread the meat from the center to make a cup. Fill the middle with a small spoonful of mashed potatoes, and cover back up with the meat mixture.
- Generously brush half of the reserved glaze on top of the meatloaf cups generously.
- Bake for 25 minutes, reapplying the glaze halfway through. Once they are done cooking, brush with the remaining glaze that has Not been used on the raw meatloaves.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 9 grams
MEATLOAF 'CUPCAKES' RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, carrots, yellow onion, eggs, ketchup, breadcrumb, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, russet potatoes, salt, butter, milk, fresh parsley
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Appetizers
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the meatloaf ingredients.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Fill the muffin liners with the meatloaf mixture and pat down to form a dome.
- Bake meatloaf cupcakes for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- 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.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain the water and add in the butter and milk.
- Mash the potatoes with a fork until smooth.
- Fill a ziplock bag with the mashed potatoes.
- Pipe the potatoes onto each meatloaf cupcake to resemble frosting.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 7 grams
MEATLOAF CUPCAKES WITH MASHED POTATO ICING
Turn the idea of a traditional cupcake upside down with this clever recipe. After savoring these meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato "icing," you may never make meatloaf the same way again.
Provided by Paula Jones
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 18 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients until well combined. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups, pressing mixture down firmly.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 160°F. Cool slightly in muffin cups.
- While loaves are baking, in 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes in generously salted cold water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cook potatoes until fork-tender. Drain; return to saucepan. Add butter and 1/4 cup milk; mash until creamy and smooth, adding more milk as necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Make sure mashed potatoes are creamy and smooth so they can be piped onto meatloaves.
- Place potatoes in 10-inch decorating bag without tip. Starting at outside of loaf and in circular motion, pipe potatoes onto each meatloaf. If desired, garnish with additional parsley. Remove from muffin cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
MEAT LOAF MUFFINS
Serve these tangy meat loaf muffins for dinner or slice them up for a take-along sandwich lunch. They're just as flavorful after freezing. -Cheryl Norwood, Canton, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Mix the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press about 1/3 cupful into each of 12 ungreased muffin cups., Bake 15 minutes. Brush tops with 3 tablespoons ketchup; bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-7 minutes. If desired, serve with additional ketchup. , Freeze option: Bake meat loaves without ketchup; cover and freeze on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer meat loaves to an airtight freezer container; return to freezer. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Place meat loaves on a greased shallow baking pan. Spread with ketchup. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
MEATLOAF CUPCAKES
These look like a little cupcake with the meat inside of a muffin pan and mashed potato icing. My kids eat these up quickly.
Provided by Karen
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix ground beef, saltine crackers, onion, green bell pepper, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt together in a bowl.
- Stir ketchup and brown sugar together in a bowl. Spoon ketchup mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup of a 6-cup muffin tin.
- Fill muffin cups with beef mixture, leaving 1/2-inch space on the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain fat from muffin cups.
- Top each 'cupcake' with mashed potatoes and Cheddar cheese.
- Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1121.5 mg, Sugar 20.4 g
FAVORITE MEAT LOAF CUPS
My family enjoys meat loaf, but sometimes I can't spare the hour or more it takes to bake in the traditional shape. A quick alternative is to divide the meat mixture into muffin cups for individual servings that are ready in less than 30 minutes. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Press into 12 foil-lined or greased muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 160°. Drain before serving. Drizzle with ketchup if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 699mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef. For the best flavor and texture, use a combination of ground chuck and ground sirloin. This will give your meatloaf cupcakes a juicy and flavorful center with a slightly crispy exterior.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a muffin tin with liners. This will help the meatloaf cupcakes to hold their shape and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Bake the meatloaf cupcakes at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes. This will help to create a crispy crust.
- Reduce the oven temperature after 15 minutes. This will help to prevent the meatloaf cupcakes from drying out.
- Let the meatloaf cupcakes cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help them to set and hold their shape.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf cupcakes are a fun and easy way to enjoy a classic comfort food. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make delicious and flavorful meatloaf cupcakes that everyone will love.
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