2020 Meatloaf Cupcakes W/ Mashed Potato Frosting

Meatloaf Cupcakes W/ Mashed Potato Frosting. After savoring these meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato "icing," you may never make meatloaf the same way again. Reduce heat; cook potatoes until fork-tender. The mashed potato frosting is basically my skinny garlic mashed potatoes made with fresh thyme which really compliments the meatloaf.

I piped the mashed potato on for the photo but ordinarily I just pile it on then fluff it up with a fork - much faster! These meatloaf cupcakes have a whipped sweet potato frosting and fresh herb "sprinkles"! Granted, frosted meat cupcakes may not sound like a treat, but this recipe takes plain ol' meat and potatoes and makes them fun and appealing for kids. You can have Meatloaf Cupcakes W/ Mashed Potato Frosting using 17 ingredients and 22 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Meatloaf Cupcakes W/ Mashed Potato Frosting

1. It's of meatloaf mix:.
2. You need 2 lb of lean ground beef or turkey.
3. It's 6 tbsp of tomato paste.
4. It's 3/4 cup of beef broth.
5. You need 2 large of eggs.
6. Prepare 2 cup of quick cook oats.
7. Prepare 1/2 cup of fine diced onion.
8. You need 1 1/2 cup of shredded cheese of choice.
9. You need 1 tsp of salt.
10. Prepare 3/4 tsp of ground black pepper.
11. It's of topper:.
12. You need 9 tbsp of tomato ketchup.
13. You need of potato frosting:.
14. You need 3 lb of bag idaho potatoes.
15. It's 4 oz of cream cheese.
16. It's 4 tbsp of butter or margarine.
17. It's 1 cup of shredded cheese of choice.

Meatloaf baked in muffin cups and topped with mashed potatoes, also known as meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato icing, are kid-approved. I received repeated compliments on these meatloaf cupcakes. I will definitely make them again. I will probably double the recipe and freeze the leftovers.

Meatloaf Cupcakes W/ Mashed Potato Frosting step by step

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl mix together all meatloaf mix ingredients with clean hands until combined well!.
3. Prepare 9 jumbo muffin cups with non stick baking spray..
4. Fill muffin cups to the rim with meatloaf mix. Pack it down well!.
5. Top each one with the topper! 1tbl. Ketchup per meatloaf cupcake..
6. Bake in oven for about 45-50 minutes or until internal temp reaches 160°F.
7. Meanwhile while that's cooking, peel and boil potatoes as you normally would for mashed potatoes..
8. When fork tender drain from water and return to pot..
9. Beat in butter and cream cheese until creamy. U don't want lumps for this one..
10. Stir in cheese. And set aside to cool for a few moments..
11. Prepare a piping bag with your favorite tip or ziplock bag with a small hole cut in corner..
12. Fill bag with mashed potatoes. And set aside..
13. When meatloaf is done drain any grease and let it rest for 10-15 minutes..
14. Pop meatloaf cupcakes out the tin and place onto serving plate...
15. Pipe the potatoes as u would normal frosting in any design or manner you choose on top of meatloaf cupcake..
16. You will have leftover potatoes. Just serve them with meal..
17. Serve your meatloaf cupcakes hot and enjoy!.
18. Tips from me to u:.
19. I used motz cheese for both meatloaf and potatoes the motz I used was infused with oregano. But u can use any type of cheese you wish. Just use the same cheese in meatloaf and in potatoes so flavors don't clash. :).
20. Makes 9 jumbo meatloaf cupcakes. Wich will serve 5-9 people depending on how big of an eater you are..
21. They do reheat well! So great for lunch the next day!.
22. Feel free to use your favorite meatloaf recipe in place of this one!.

Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large resealable bag. Snip off one corner of the bag. Sprinkle with parsley (optional), drizzle with ketchup, and top each with a grape tomato. "Frost" or "ice" each meatloaf cupcake with about ¼ cup favorite mashed potatoes. Use decorator's pastry bag with swirl tip if desired to frost cupcakes! Refrigerate leftovers in a tightly covered container.