Description
Mini Meatloaf Muffins with silky potato frosting bring comfort straight from American home kitchens. Hearty ground beef nestled in individual portions creates a delightful twist on classic meatloaf, promising satisfying flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1 pounds (454 grams) ground beef
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature and prepare a muffin tin with a light coating of oil to prevent sticking.
- Combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, creating a foundational mixture that will help bind the meat together and provide texture.
- Incorporate liquid elements like milk and egg to enhance moisture and help integrate the ingredients smoothly.
- Mince aromatic vegetables such as onion and garlic to infuse depth of flavor throughout the meat mixture.
- Introduce complementary condiments including ketchup and Worcestershire sauce to build complex savory notes.
- Season the meat mixture with salt and pepper, ensuring balanced seasoning throughout the blend.
- Distribute the meat mixture carefully into each muffin cavity, gently pressing to create uniform portions.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake until the meat is thoroughly cooked and reaches a safe internal temperature.
- While meatloaves are roasting, prepare the potato topping by whipping mashed potatoes with butter and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Season the potato topping with salt and pepper to enhance its flavor profile.
- Once meatloaves are complete, allow them to rest briefly and cool slightly.
- Elegantly pipe or spoon the creamy mashed potatoes on top of each mini meatloaf, creating an appealing presentation.
- Serve immediately while warm to enjoy optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Customize meat blends by mixing ground beef with turkey or pork for varied flavor profiles and leaner options.
- Use silicone muffin liners for easier removal and minimal sticking, ensuring perfect meatloaf muffin shapes every time.
- Enhance moisture by adding grated vegetables like zucchini or carrots into the meat mixture, boosting nutritional value without compromising texture.
- Make ahead and freeze individual meatloaf muffins for quick weeknight meals, storing them in airtight containers up to 3 months for convenient meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg