Ah! That’s a fun and creative twist — Meatloaf and Mashed Potato “Cupcakes” combine classic comfort food into individual, adorable servings. Here’s a full recipe:
🍖 Meatloaf & Mashed Potato Cupcakes
📝 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 cupcakes)
For the Meatloaf
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1 lb (450g) ground beef (or beef + pork mix)
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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½ small onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 egg
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
For the Mashed Potatoes
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2–3 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
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2 tbsp butter
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¼ cup milk (adjust for creaminess)
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Salt & pepper to taste
Topping (Optional)
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Ketchup, BBQ sauce, or gravy for “frosting” effect
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Chopped parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Grease a muffin tin lightly with oil or cooking spray.
2️⃣ Make the Mashed Potatoes
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Boil potatoes in salted water until tender (~15 minutes).
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Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
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Set aside to cool slightly.
3️⃣ Make the Meatloaf Mixture
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In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and herbs.
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Mix gently until just combined.
4️⃣ Assemble the Cupcakes
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Press meatloaf mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup (~2/3 full).
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Spoon mashed potatoes on top, smoothing or piping them for a “frosted” look.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, until meat is fully cooked (internal temp ~160°F / 71°C) and potatoes are lightly golden.
6️⃣ Optional Topping
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Drizzle ketchup, BBQ sauce, or gravy over mashed potatoes.
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Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
💡 Tips
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Cheesy version: Mix shredded cheddar into mashed potatoes.
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Make ahead: Prepare meat and potatoes separately, assemble, then refrigerate. Bake 30–35 minutes from cold.
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Mini muffins: Use a mini muffin tin for bite-sized appetizers.
These cupcakes are perfect for kids’ meals, comfort food nights, or fun dinner parties.
If you want, I can also make a video-style step-by-step “frosting the meatloaf cupcakes” version with a piping idea for the mashed potatoes — it looks extra fancy.