Easiest Way to Cook Tasty Meatloaf Cupcakes W/ Mashed Potato Frosting

Meatloaf Cupcakes W/ Mashed Potato Frosting. Starting at outside of loaf and in circular motion, pipe potatoes onto each meatloaf. If desired, garnish with additional parsley. These cute little meatloaf cupcakes are irresistible to kids - big and small.

Ingredients of Meatloaf Cupcakes W/ Mashed Potato Frosting

1. You need of meatloaf mix:.
2. Prepare 2 lb of lean ground beef or turkey.
3. It's 6 tbsp of tomato paste.
4. You need 3/4 cup of beef broth.
5. You need 2 large of eggs.
6. Prepare 2 cup of quick cook oats.
7. It's 1/2 cup of fine diced onion.
8. It's 1 1/2 cup of shredded cheese of choice.
9. Prepare 1 tsp of salt.
10. Prepare 3/4 tsp of ground black pepper.
11. You need of topper:.
12. Prepare 9 tbsp of tomato ketchup.
13. You need of potato frosting:.
14. You need 3 lb of bag idaho potatoes.
15. Prepare 4 oz of cream cheese.
16. You need 4 tbsp of butter or margarine.
17. It's 1 cup of shredded cheese of choice.

Since my turkey burgers with zucchini are such a smashing success, I decided to make these with. While the potatoes are still hot, add the cream cheese, garlic, and parsley to the bowl. Stir to combine, and continue to stir the potatoes until the cream cheese has melted and incorporated completely. Once the meatloaf is done, remove them from the muffin pan.

Meatloaf Cupcakes W/ Mashed Potato Frosting step by step

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl mix together all meatloaf mix ingredients with clean hands until combined well!.
3. Prepare 9 jumbo muffin cups with non stick baking spray..
4. Fill muffin cups to the rim with meatloaf mix. Pack it down well!.
5. Top each one with the topper! 1tbl. Ketchup per meatloaf cupcake..
6. Bake in oven for about 45-50 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160°F.
7. Meanwhile while that's cooking, peel and boil potatoes as you normally would for mashed potatoes..
8. When fork tender drain from water and return to pot..
9. Beat in butter and cream cheese until creamy. U don't want lumps for this one..
10. Stir in cheese. And set aside to cool for a few moments..
11. Prepare a piping bag with your favorite tip or ziplock bag with a small hole cut in corner..
12. Fill bag with mashed potatoes. And set aside..
13. When meatloaf is done drain any grease and let it rest for 10-15 minutes..
14. Pop meatloaf cupcakes out the tin and place onto serving plate...
15. Pipe the potatoes as u would normal frosting in any design or manner you choose on top of meatloaf cupcake..
16. You will have leftover potatoes. Just serve them with meal..
17. Serve your meatloaf cupcakes hot and enjoy!.
18. Tips from me to u:.
19. I used motz cheese for both meatloaf and potatoes the motz I used was infused with oregano. But u can use any type of cheese you wish. Just use the same cheese in meatloaf and in potatoes so flavors don't clash. :).
20. Makes 9 jumbo meatloaf cupcakes. Wich will serve 5-9 people depending on how big of an eater you are..
21. They do reheat well! So great for lunch the next day!.
22. Feel free to use your favorite meatloaf recipe in place of this one!.

Use an ice cream scoop to top each mini meatloaf with a scoop of the mashed potatoes. Combine all the meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl. Use a half-cup measure to scoop the meat into muffin tins coated with cooking spray. While the meatloaves are cooking, prepare your mashed potatoes. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large resealable bag.