Mini Meatloaf Muffins with Mashed Potato Frosting
These fun and delicious mini meatloaf muffins are perfect for both kids and adults. Topped with creamy mashed potato frosting, they make a great main dish that looks as good as it tastes!
Equipment
- 1 muffin tin
- 2 mixing bowls
- 1 potato masher or electric mixer
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 cooking thermometer
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk Divided between meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 small onion, finely chopped About 1/4 cup or 40 g.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed About 1 pound or 450 g.
- 1/2 cup milk For mashed potatoes.
- 4 tablespoons butter
- to taste salt For mashed potatoes.
- to taste pepper For mashed potatoes.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, ketchup, chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- While the meatloaf muffins are baking, prepare the mashed potatoes. Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Once the meatloaf muffins have cooled slightly, use a piping bag or a spoon to top each muffin with the mashed potatoes, creating a 'frosting' effect.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You can add grated cheese or chopped vegetables to the meatloaf mixture for extra flavor.
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
These meatloaf muffins can be frozen before baking; just thaw and bake when ready to serve.