MEATLOAF MUFFINS WITH MASHED POTATOES RECIPES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and rinse well. Cut into chunks. Bring cut potatoes to a boil w/ 1tbsp of butter and a shake of salt.
• While the potatoes cook, preheat oven at 350 and mix ground meat with seasonings and crackers.
• Coat muffin pan with olive oil.
• Form ground meat mixture onto hand and place a pinch of shredded cheese in the center. Form into a ball and flatten into muffin pan.
• After all pans are filled, put in oven for 20-30 minutes. Then, remove potatoes from heat and drain water. Mash the potatoes and add remaining butter and half cup of milk/half half/cream. Mix until smooth.
• Once the meatloaf is done, spread mashed potatoes over meatloaf muffins and serve.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Place cooked potatoes into a large bowl. Add butter, salt, pepper, parmesan, and a splash of milk. Mash and add more milk gradually until the potatoes are the desired texture. Set aside and let cool.
• Prepare the glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, onion powder, mustard powder, and paprika in a bowl. Reserve half in a separate bowl to glaze once cooked.
• Add oil in a skillet over medium heat, followed by onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent and fragrant. Set aside in a bowl to cool before adding to the meat mixture.
• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, parmesan, parsley, cooled onions & garlic, egg, breadcrumbs and milk. Mix until combined.
• Using a spoon or ice cream scooper, scoop the meat mixture and place into a greased 12 cup cupcake baking tin.
• Using your fingers, spread the meat from the center to make a cup. Fill the middle with a small spoonful of mashed potatoes, and cover back up with the meat mixture.
• Generously brush half of the reserved glaze on top of the meatloaf cups generously.
• Bake for 25 minutes, reapplying the glaze halfway through. Once they are done cooking, brush with the remaining glaze that has Not been used on the raw meatloaves.
• Enjoy!