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Mini Meatloaf Muffins with Mashed Potato Frosting

Savory mini meatloaf muffins topped with creamy mashed potato frosting — the perfect bite-sized comfort food for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Muffins
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.5 onion finely minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
Glaze
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Mashed Potato Frosting
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parsley or chives for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Piping bag or spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Mix all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl until just combined.
  3. Divide mixture into muffin tin and top each with glaze.
  4. Bake 22–25 minutes or until fully cooked.
  5. Prepare mashed potatoes and season to taste.
  6. Pipe or spoon potatoes onto cooled meatloaf muffins.
  7. Garnish with herbs and serve warm.

Notes

These mini meatloaf muffins can be made ahead and reheated for easy weeknight meals.