Description
Comfort meets creativity in these mini meatloaf muffins topped with dreamy mashed potato frosting. Perfectly portioned and packed with flavor, these little bites deliver a nostalgic culinary hug that will delight you from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1 pound (453 grams) ground beef
- 1 pound (453 grams) ground turkey
Protein Components:
- 1 egg
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
Mashed Potato Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 0.25 cup butter
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine ground meat with herbs, breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently press the meat mixture into each muffin cavity, creating uniform portions without compacting the meat too densely.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and roast for 22-25 minutes until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
- While meatloaves are cooking, whip mashed potatoes with softened butter, creating a smooth and creamy texture with subtle seasoning.
- Once meatloaves are fully cooked, remove from oven and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes to settle juices.
- Transfer mashed potatoes into a piping bag or use a spatula to elegantly cover each mini meatloaf with a decorative potato topping.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives for a fresh, colorful finish before serving warm.
Notes
- Customize the meat blend by mixing ground beef with ground pork or turkey for varied flavor profiles and textures.
- Use a piping bag with a star tip to create decorative mashed potato frosting, making these mini meatloaves visually appealing and fun to serve.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium breadcrumbs and monitoring salt content in added seasonings for a heart-friendly version.
- Prepare these muffins ahead and freeze for quick weeknight meals, ensuring a convenient and make-ahead friendly option for busy families.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg