Meatloaf Potato Cupcakes (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat Cupcakes
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1 pound ground beef or beef-pork combo
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1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian herbs
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1 clove garlic, finely minced
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Salt and pepper to your liking
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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1 small onion, diced finely
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1/4 cup milk
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
→ Potato Topping
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2 tablespoons softened butter
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2 cups mashed potatoes, homemade or store-bought
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Salt and pepper for seasoning
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1/4 cup cream or milk
→ Tasty Extras
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Fresh parsley or chives, chopped for garnish
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12 to 16 silicone or metal liners for muffin pan
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Cherry tomatoes, chopped for topping
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Get muffin pan ready by adding liners or greasing it if you don’t have any.
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Put ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, chopped onion, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper in a big bowl. Stir gently just until mixed to keep it tender.
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Scoop meat mix into muffin cups evenly. Press down firmly and make a little dip in the center of each to cook better.
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Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until done and temperature hits 160°F (71°C). Let them cool a bit when out.
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Beat mashed potatoes, softened butter, and cream with a hand mixer until fluffy and light. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Spoon or pipe the creamy potato mix on each meat cupcake. Add cherry tomato bits and sprinkle fresh parsley or chives.
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Dish up warm for main dish or snack. You can pour gravy over if you want extra flavor.
# Helpful Notes:
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Don’t mix the meat too much so it stays soft. Use a meat thermometer to check if it’s cooked right.