Description
These Mini Meatloaf Muffins with Mashed Potato Frosting are a fun and delicious twist on classic meatloaf, perfect for individual servings. Made with lean ground beef, seasoned with Italian herbs and topped with creamy mashed potatoes piped like frosting, they make a kid-friendly and family-approved main course that’s easy to prepare and bake in a 12-cup muffin tin.
Ingredients
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Meatloaf Muffins
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Mashed Potato Frosting
- 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Mix Meatloaf Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, milk, finely diced onion, minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat to keep the muffins tender.
- Form Meatloaf Muffins: Divide the meat mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups, pressing lightly to shape each portion into a muffin form.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the meatloaf muffins reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), ensuring they are fully cooked.
- Prepare Mashed Potato Frosting: While the meatloaf muffins bake, stir the prepared mashed potatoes with softened butter and milk until smooth and pipeable for easy decorating.
- Frost Meatloaf Muffins: After baking, allow the meatloaf muffins to cool for 5 minutes. Then, pipe or spoon the mashed potato mixture on top of each muffin to resemble frosting.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by garnishing each mini meatloaf muffin with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- These meatloaf muffins freeze well; cool completely and freeze without the mashed potato topping. Add fresh mashed potatoes when reheating.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute ground turkey instead of ground beef.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
