Description
Delight in the twist on a classic comfort food with Meatloaf Cupcakes topped with Whipped Potato Frosting. These adorable, muffin-sized treats are not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor, making them ideal for family dinners, casual gatherings, or as a creative appetizer. Each cupcake features a delicious combination of lean ground beef, sweet onions, and savory spices, all crowned with a creamy potato topping that adds a unique flair. With simple preparation and easy cleanup, these meatloaf cupcakes are sure to bring joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
- ½ cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 large eggs (slightly beaten)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard seed
- ¼ cup ketchup (for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly coat a muffin pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lean ground beef, sweet onion, both types of breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, slightly beaten eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, and mustard seed. Mix until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons), fill each muffin cavity to allow for expansion.
- Top each filled muffin cup with about one teaspoon of ketchup and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg