Meatloaf Cupcakes

Meatloaf Cupcakes...yes you read that correctly. Not only does this recipe look adorable and taste great. it's super easy and much faster than cooking a regular meatloaf.

It's Monday again and that means another meatloaf recipe. I found this on Pinterest and HAD to try it. One of the biggest compliments I can get as a mother and home cook is when my 3 year old devours his plate and dinnertime...and that's just what he did with these cupcakes.

I used to work as a cake/cupcake decorator for Cold Stone and I still have a bunch of decorating gadgets for when I feel nostalgic. I used a piping bag to add my mashed potatoes, but you can just spoon them on if you don't have a bag.

Well, that's enough about me, let's get to this recipe!!



Meatloaf:
1 lb ground beef
2 carrots, grated
1 onion, chopped very small
2 eggs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup panko or bread crumbs (I used almond flour to keep it gluten free)
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp salt
black pepper

Mashed Potatoes:
2 medium or 4 small potatoes, peeled and chopped small
1 Tbs butter
1/4- 1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper

Garnish:
ketchup
parsley

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a muffin tin with butter or ghee.

Start by grated the carrot right into a medium bowl and then add the chopped onion.
Add all the other meatloaf ingredients into the bowl and mix together with your hands.

Roll into small balls to fit into the muffin cups and press them down.

Bake for 20-25 minutes.

In the meantime, add the potatoes to a pot of water and boil for about 10 minutes.
Mash the potatoes and add in the butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
Let the potatoes cool slightly before adding them to a piping bag. I used a large tip so they would come out easily.

Once the meatloaf cupcakes are done, remove from the tins and add a small circle of ketchup to the top. Then, add your mashed potatoes and watch your family drool over your masterpieces!!