INGREDIENTS :
1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared as desired)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk
Optional Toppings:
Grated cheese
Chopped parsley
Crispy bacon bits
INSTRUCTIONS :
Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture:
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form Mini Meatloaf Muffins:
Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with paper liners. Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing it down gently to form mini meatloaf muffins.
Bake:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the mini meatloaf muffins for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown on top.
Prepare Mashed Potato Frosting:
While the meatloaf muffins are baking, prepare mashed potatoes according to your favorite recipe. Once cooked, transfer the mashed potatoes to a piping bag fitted with a star tip for piping onto the muffins.
Frost the Muffins:
Allow the mini meatloaf muffins to cool slightly before piping mashed potato frosting on top of each muffin. Swirl the mashed potatoes to resemble frosting on cupcakes.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish the mashed potato frosting with grated cheese, chopped parsley, or crispy bacon bits for extra flavor and visual appeal. Serve the mini meatloaf muffins warm and enjoy!