Description
Mini meatloaf muffins with creamy potato frosting deliver comfort from hearty home kitchens. Meat blends perfectly with herbs while potato topping crowns each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, creating a uniform mixture that integrates all seasonings including milk, ketchup, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- Carefully distribute the meat mixture into each muffin cup, gently pressing down to ensure compact and even portions.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, verifying doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- While meatloaves are cooking, prepare the potato topping by boiling potatoes until fork-tender, then drain completely.
- Mash the potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy, creating a silky texture.
- Once meatloaves are cooked, remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize.
- Using a piping bag or spoon, elegantly cover each meatloaf muffin with the prepared mashed potato “frosting”.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top for an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the delightful combination of savory meatloaf and creamy potato topping.
Notes
- Customize the meat blend by mixing ground beef with ground pork or turkey for a lighter texture and richer flavor profile.
- Reduce carbohydrates by substituting breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds for a low-carb version.
- Boost vegetable content by adding finely chopped carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini into the meatloaf mixture for extra nutrition and moisture.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip to create elegant, restaurant-style mashed potato frosting that looks professionally decorated.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg