We’ve all had cupcakes for dinner before. It’s late, you’re lazy, the cupcake is just right there, with its sweet buttercream frosting calling out to you…
But did you know you could make cupcakes for dinner that are actually (relatively) healthy? Oh, my dear readers, it’s so true and so delicious.
Allow me to introduce you to Meatloaf Cupcakes.
These meatloaf cupcakes were based on a recipe by Betty Crocker. I changed it up a bit by using instant mashed potatoes for the “frosting” (they’re quicker and easier to frost than traditional mashed potatoes) and topping them with a “cherry” tomato. The tomatoes ended up being a bit big for the cupcakes, but they were still delicious!
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 lbs raw lean ground beef
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 TBS coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- ⅔ cup ketchup
- 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Box of instant mashed potatoes (You'll use about 6 servings' worth)
- 18 cherry tomatoes
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and prepare 18 unlined cupcake cups with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix all of the meat loaf ingredients (Anything listed above "Box of instant mashed potatoes") together until well-combined. Press mixture evenly in 18 cupcake cups, pressing firmly down on each to make sure they're packed in tight!
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cupcakes are cooked fully through. Let cool slightly until you can safely remove the cupcakes from the tin.
- While the cupcakes are baking, make the mashed potatoes! Follow instructions on the box to make 6 servings. Let cool slightly, then place the mashed potatoes in a frosting bag (or a Ziploc bag with a corner cut off).
- Pipe some mashed potato "frosting" onto each meatloaf "cupcake" and top with a cherry tomato. Serve!
Want more savory cupcakes? Check out this recipe for mac and cheese cupcakes.
I think the next savory cupcakes on my list to make are lasagna and pizza. Have you made savory cupcakes before? What kind’s your favorite?
Those look so tasty! I’ve made pizza cupcakes before. They were good, but I’m not sure they were worth the extra effort over just regular pizza.
These look so amazing! Can’t wait to try them.
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