Description
Meatloaf Cupcakes with Whipped Potato Topping are a fun and savory twist on classic comfort food. These mini meatloaves are baked in a muffin tin and topped with creamy mashed potatoes for a playful, portion-controlled dinner that’s both kid-friendly and weeknight-ready.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup ketchup or BBQ sauce for topping
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (for topping)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with foil liners.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Divide mixture evenly into muffin cups, pressing down slightly to shape.
- Top each meatloaf cupcake with a small spoonful of ketchup or BBQ sauce.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until meat is cooked through (internal temp of 160°F/71°C).
- Meanwhile, prepare mashed potatoes by combining cooked potatoes with butter, milk or cream, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Once meatloaf cupcakes are done, let them cool slightly. Pipe or spoon mashed potatoes on top like frosting.
- Optional: sprinkle with shredded cheddar or parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can make these ahead and reheat for busy weeknights.
- Use instant mashed potatoes to save time.
- Try ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add finely chopped veggies (like carrots or bell peppers) to the meat mixture for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: meatloaf cupcakes, mashed potato topping, mini meatloaves, comfort food, fun dinner ideas, muffin tin recipes