🧁 Savory Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting

🧁 Savory Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting

A fun twist on classic meatloaf—juicy mini meatloaves topped with creamy mashed potatoes and a sweet-tangy glaze.

Makes: 12 cupcakes | Prep: 20 min | Bake: 20–25 min
Oven: 375°F (190°C)

Ingredients

Meatloaf

• 1½ lbs ground beef
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ½ cup finely diced onion
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Mashed Potato Frosting

• 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• ¼ cup warm milk or cream
• ½ cup shredded cheddar, optional
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Glaze

• ½ cup BBQ sauce or ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
2. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with butter, warm milk, salt, pepper, and cheddar. Set aside.
3. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings until just combined. Divide among the muffin cups.
4. Mix BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon. Spoon about 1 tablespoon over each meatloaf.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the meat reaches 160°F (71°C).
6. Pipe or spoon the mashed potatoes on top like frosting. Drizzle with extra glaze and garnish with parsley or chives.