Description
Adorable meatloaf cupcakes with a smoky bourbon BBQ twist, topped with fluffy mashed potato ‘frosting’. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup bourbon BBQ sauce, plus extra for brushing
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika for garnish
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, bourbon BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
- 3. Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly into the muffin cups, pressing down lightly to shape them like cupcakes.
- 4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until fully cooked and browned on top.
- 5. During the last 5 minutes of baking, brush the tops with extra bourbon BBQ sauce.
- 6. Prepare the mashed potato frosting by mixing mashed potatoes with butter, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 7. Once baked, top each cupcake with the mashed potato frosting using a piping bag or spoon.
- 8. Garnish with smoked paprika or extra BBQ sauce and serve warm.