Description
Hearty mini meatloaf muffins with mashed potato frosting elevate classic comfort cuisine to delightful personal portions. Gourmet home cooks can craft these individual protein-packed delicacies that deliver maximum flavor in compact, adorable servings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, beaten egg, milk, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully distribute the meat mixture into each muffin cavity, gently pressing down to create uniform portions and eliminate air pockets.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 160F for complete meat doneness.
- While meatloaves cook, prepare mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes in salted water until they effortlessly break apart when pierced with a fork.
- Drain potatoes completely and mash with warm milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Allow meatloaf muffins to rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from oven, which helps them maintain structural integrity.
- Transfer mashed potatoes into a piping bag or use a spatula to generously top each meatloaf muffin with a decorative potato “frosting”.
- Serve immediately while potatoes and meatloaves remain warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from ground beef to create leaner, healthier mini meatloaves that won’t become greasy during baking.
- Experiment with ground turkey or lean chicken for a lighter protein option that still delivers incredible flavor and texture.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for creating beautiful, professional-looking mashed potato frosting that makes these mini meatloaves look Instagram-worthy.
- Add grated cheese into the mashed potato topping for extra richness and a delightful golden-brown finish when briefly broiled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg