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If you’re looking for a dinner that’s as fun to eat as it is to make, these Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato “Frosting” are the perfect pick! That’s right, a meatloaf cupcakes. They’re adorable enough to make your kids giggle, but packed with wholesome ingredients that’ll make you feel like a dinner-time hero. These mini meatloaves bake in a muffin tin for perfectly portioned servings, and the creamy mashed potatoes on top turn them into a playful, savory treat. Whether you’re trying to win over picky eaters or just shake up your usual dinner routine, this recipe brings the fun—without sacrificing nutrition!
Gather your ingredients for Meatloaf Cupcakes!
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- ⅓ cup blended cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 T Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons of yellow mustard
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, green bell pepper, cottage cheese, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt together in a bowl.
- Stir ketchup and mustard together in a bowl. Set aside half and mix half into meatloaf.
- Fill muffin cups with beef mixture, leaving 1/2-inch space on the top.
- Spoon ketchup & mustard mixture to cover top of each meatloaf cupcake.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain fat from muffin cups.
- Top each ‘cupcake’ with mashed potatoes. You could also add cheddar cheese if wanted.
- Continue baking until potatoes are heated or, if used, cheese is melted; about 10 minutes
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These cupcakes will make a great addition to school lunches! Check out Back to School Organization with school lunch ideas!