How to Make Meatloaf Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatloaf cupcakes are a fun and tasty twist on the classic meatloaf recipe. This dish takes all the comforting flavors of traditional meatloaf and presents them in individual, easy-to-serve portions. The best part? They’re topped with a creamy mashed potato "frosting," making them look just like savory cupcakes.

These meatloaf cupcakes are perfect for a cozy family dinner, a fun party appetizer, or even a convenient grab-and-go lunch option. They’re versatile, easy to make, and sure to...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, saltine crackers, onion, green bell pepper, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt together in a bowl.
  • Stir ketchup and brown sugar together in a bowl. Spoon ketchup mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup of a 6-cup muffin tin.
  • Fill muffin cups with beef mixture, leaving 1/2-inch space on the top.
  • 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 and Cheddar cheese.
  • Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    489 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 100mg
    • Sodium: 1122mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 230mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 769mg