Description
Mini meatloaf muffins from grandma’s kitchen blend hearty ground beef with creamy potato topping. Comfort cuisine delivers warmth and satisfaction in each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1/2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (40 g) onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and coat a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly blend ground meat with breadcrumbs, eggs, onions, herbs, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently distribute the meat mixture into each muffin cavity, filling approximately three-quarters of the way to allow room for expansion during cooking.
- Drizzle a thin layer of ketchup across the top of each meat-filled cup for added flavor and moisture.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 160F for safe consumption.
- While meatloaf muffins are cooking, whip mashed potatoes with softened butter, warm milk, freshly ground pepper, and kosher salt until smooth and creamy.
- Once meatloaf muffins are fully cooked, remove from oven and let rest for 3-4 minutes to set.
- Transfer mashed potatoes into a piping bag or use a spatula to generously top each meatloaf muffin with a decorative potato “frosting”.
- Garnish with chopped chives or parsley for a fresh, vibrant presentation and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Customize the meat blend by mixing ground beef with ground pork or turkey for varied flavor profiles and texture.
- Keep meatloaf mixture moist by adding grated onion or a splash of beef broth to prevent dryness during baking.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for elegant, bakery-style mashed potato frosting that looks professionally decorated.
- Reduce carbohydrates by substituting mashed cauliflower for traditional mashed potatoes as a lighter topping alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg