Description
Savory mini meatloaf muffins with mashed potato frosting elevate classic comfort food to new heights. Meat-based mini bites topped with creamy potato peaks offer delightful individual portions perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground turkey
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Mashed Potato Topping:
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
Garnish Options:
- Grated cheese
- Chopped parsley
- Crispy bacon bits
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, blending thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Coat a muffin tin with cooking spray or insert paper liners, then carefully distribute the meat mixture into each compartment, gently compressing to create uniform mini meatloaves.
- Heat oven to 375F (190C), positioning rack in the center for consistent cooking.
- Slide muffin tin into preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until meat reaches golden-brown exterior and internal temperature indicates complete cooking.
- During baking, craft creamy mashed potatoes using preferred recipe technique, ensuring smooth, spreadable consistency.
- After removing meatloaf muffins, allow brief cooling period to stabilize structural integrity.
- Transfer mashed potatoes into piping bag equipped with decorative star tip for elegant application.
- Artfully pipe mashed potato “frosting” atop each mini meatloaf, creating elegant swirled peaks mimicking cupcake decoration.
- Enhance visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling grated cheese, fresh parsley, or crispy bacon fragments across potato topping.
- Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and textural quality.
Notes
- Customize the meat mixture by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option that’s perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Prevent dry meatloaf by using a meat mixture with a slightly higher fat content, which helps keep the mini muffins moist and flavorful during baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked mini meatloaf muffins every time.
- Experiment with potato frosting by adding roasted garlic, herbs like chives or rosemary, or a sprinkle of smoked paprika to elevate the flavor profile and create a more gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg