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Mini Meatloaf Muffins with Mashed Potato Frosting

A fun, comforting twist on classic meatloaf—individual portions topped with creamy mashed potatoes like frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Muffins
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.5 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Mashed Potato Frosting
  • 2 large russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup milk or cream more as needed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Potato masher or mixer
  • Piping bag (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, then mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Scoop into muffin cups and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Top each muffin with mashed potatoes and garnish with parsley or gravy.

Notes

A fun, kid-friendly way to serve meatloaf — looks like cupcakes, tastes like home!