Description
Scrumptious mini meatloaf muffins with mashed potato frosting bring comfort and creativity to classic dinner fare. Hearty protein nestled in individual portions provides a delightful twist you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb/454 grams) ground beef
- 1 egg
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) ketchup
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and coat a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground meat with breadcrumbs, eggs, herbs, and seasonings until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully portion the meat mixture into each muffin cavity, gently pressing down to create compact, uniform meatloaves that fill each cup.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 160F for food safety.
- While meatloaves cook, prepare mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potato chunks in salted water until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and return to the pot, mashing thoroughly with butter, milk, and seasonings until smooth and creamy.
- Once meatloaves are fully cooked, remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Transfer mashed potatoes to a piping bag or use a spoon to create decorative topping on each mini meatloaf.
- Serve immediately while meatloaves are warm and potato frosting is soft and inviting.
Notes
- Customize meat blend by mixing ground beef, pork, or turkey for varied flavor profiles and texture variations.
- Make gluten-free version by substituting breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko for easy adaptation.
- Enhance protein content by adding finely grated vegetables like zucchini or carrots into meatloaf mixture for extra nutrition.
- Create make-ahead option by preparing meatloaf muffins in advance and refrigerating, then reheating with fresh potato topping for quick weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg