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Meatloaf Cupcakes with Whipped Potato Topping 

These Meatloaf Cupcakes with Whipped Potato Topping are everything we love about comfort food, baked into personal-sized portions. Fun, flavorful, and family-friendly!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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    • For the meatloaf:
    • 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
    • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
    • 1/4 cup milk
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

 

    • For the glaze:
    • 1/4 cup ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon or yellow mustard (optional)

 

  • For the whipped potato topping:
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes (from about 3 medium potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: grated cheese or garlic powder for extra flavor

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  3. Divide mixture evenly into 8–10 muffin cups and gently press to shape.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Spoon glaze over each meatloaf cupcake.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. While baking, boil peeled potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (10–15 minutes). Drain, then mash with butter, milk or cream, and seasonings.
  7. Once meatloaf cupcakes have slightly cooled, transfer mashed potatoes to a piping bag and pipe on top like frosting.
  8. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes to brown tops or sprinkle with chives, paprika, or cheese.

Notes

  • Use leftover mashed potatoes to save time.
  • Make extras—these freeze well for later!
  • Don’t overmix the meat to keep it tender.
  • Let them rest for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
  • Author: Selena Trump
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: meatloaf cupcakes, mashed potatoes, comfort food, kid friendly, mini meatloaf