Description
Savory mini meatloaf muffins with mashed potato frosting bring comfort and creativity to dinner tables. Guests will adore these individual portions that blend hearty ground beef with creamy potato topping, offering a playful twist on classic comfort cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 large egg
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and thoroughly coating a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, milk, diced onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, blending ingredients until well incorporated.
- Distribute the meat mixture evenly into each muffin cup, pressing firmly to create compact mini meatloaves that reach the top of each compartment.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, ensuring the meat is fully cooked and surfaces develop a rich, golden-brown crust.
- During baking, place potatoes in a pot of salted water and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and transform into a creamy mash by incorporating milk, butter, salt, and pepper, whipping until smooth and fluffy.
- Allow meatloaf muffins to rest and cool slightly before carefully extracting from the tin.
- Using a piping bag or spoon, artfully cover each mini meatloaf with the prepared mashed potato “frosting”.
- Finish by sprinkling fresh chives or parsley on top for a vibrant garnish before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by mixing different ground meats like beef, pork, and veal for a more complex taste profile.
- Prevent dry meatloaf by avoiding overmixing and using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting breadcrumbs with rolled oats or gluten-free breadcrumbs for celiac-friendly option.
- Add extra moisture and nutrition by incorporating grated vegetables like zucchini or carrots into the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg