Meatloaf Cupcakes With Mashed Potato
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
263 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Meatloaf Cupcakes With Mashed Potato
Description
Meatloaf Cupcakes With Mashed Potato start with a mixture of ground beef, grated onion, carrot, herbs, and spices formed into muffin shapes and baked until browned. The mashed potatoes, made from steamed or boiled potatoes mixed with butter and milk to a creamy consistency that holds its shape, are topped onto the baked meatloaf. The cupcake-like presentation sets this dish apart from traditional meatloaf, offering a satisfying combination of the savory meat base with the soft, smooth mashed potatoes on top.
The inclusion of grated vegetables in the meat mixture adds moisture and subtle sweetness. Baking in muffin tins helps achieve a slightly domed top and uniform cooking. The mashed potatoes can be piped or spooned over the cooked meat, with an optional tomato ketchup garnish adding acidity and color. This makes them a practical option for portion control and appealing presentation.
The dish is typically served warm and can be accompanied by simple sides or vegetables. The notes suggest options for browning the mashed potato topping under the grill, though the default is to keep it smooth and soft. For storage, the cupcakes can be frozen once cool and reheated later, maintaining both meat and potato texture.
Ingredients
Meatloaf Cupcakes
- 1 lb / 500g ground beef ground beef
- 1 onion , grated (brown, white or yellow)
- 2 carrot grated, small
- 2 egg
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup tomato ketchup (or tomato sauce)
- 1 cup panko (or breadcrumbs)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1 tsp salt
- black pepper
Mashed Potato
- 2 large or 3 medium potato
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
- 1/2 - 1 cup milk
Garnish
- tomato ketchup or tomato sauce
- parsley , finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
Meatloaf Cupcakes
- 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.
Mashed Potato
- 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.
Assemble
- 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.
Notes
- Optionally, bake or grill the mashed potato topping for a browned finish, though the smooth topping resembles cupcake icing.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before freezing to form a skin on the mashed potato, preventing cling wrap from sticking.
- To reheat, thaw frozen cupcakes and warm in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 190g | |
| Calories | 263cal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.9g | 8% |
| Protein | 23.3g | 47% |
| Fat | 7.9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2300IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 19.8mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 12.1mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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