Meatloaf Muffins

These easy individual Meatloaf Muffins are a fun and creative twist on traditional meatloaf. Instead of baking the meatloaf mixture in a large loaf, it’s portioned into a standard muffin pan, resulting in individual, cupcake-sized servings. They’re topped with creamy mashed potatoes for the “frosting.”

Ingredients to Make Meatloaf Muffins Recipe

These single-serve meatloaf cupcakes bring back all the comforting flavors of a classic meatloaf dinner, but with a fun twist. Made with tender ground beef, seasoned just like Grandma used to, with onion soup mix, garlic, and breadcrumbs, they’re baked into perfectly portioned little cupcakes and topped with a generous swirl of creamy garlic mashed potatoes.

Mini meatloaf muffins cook faster than a traditional meatloaf, making them a great choice for busy weeknights, yet still feel like something special. Whether you’re serving them up for a cozy family dinner or packing them for the kids lunch the next day, these mini meatloaves are full of nostalgia in every bite.

Checkout this quick list of key ingredients you’ll need to make Mini Meatloaf Muffins with Mashed Potato Frosting: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Ground Beef – Two pounds lean ground beef forms the base of the muffins.
• Liquid – One can of condensed tomato soup, ketchup, yellow mustard, milk and Worcestershire sauce for moisture.
• Seasonings – Onion soup mix, granulated garlic or garlic powder, black pepper.
• Whole Eggs – Large eggs bind the meatloaf mixture and help the muffins hold together.
• Bread Crumbs – Italian seasoned breadcrumbs add bulk.
• Mashed Potatoes for the Frosting – Large russet potatoes, unsalted butter, chive and onion cream cheese, milk , garlic salt and dried parsley or chives.

How to Make the Mini Meatloaf Muffins Recipe

• Make the Mashed Potatoes – Peel and cut potatoes into 1” cubes. Place into a deep medium saucepan covering completely with cold salted water. Boil until the potatoes are fork tender.
• Heat Oven and Prepare the Cupcake Pan – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray the muffin cups of a standard cupcake pan with cooking spray.
• Make the Meatloaf Mixture – Stir together the ground beef, tomato soup, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, milk, eggs, onion soup mix, granulated garlic, black pepper and bread crumbs. Mix using your hands or a large spoon until the mixture holds together. 
• Divide the Ground Beef Mixture – Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions in the prepared muffin pan. Drizzle the tops with additional ketchup. 
• Oven – Transfer pan to preheated oven and bake per the recipe until cooked through.
• Mash the Potatoes – Drain the potatoes and add them back to the pot. Add the butter, cream cheese, milk and seasonings. Whip until smooth with a handheld mixer.
• Frost the Tops – Place the whipped potatoes into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe them onto each meatloaf in a spiral pattern. Alternately, spread the potatoes on top “frosting” the muffins using an icing spatula.
• Broil Until Golden Brown – Broil the potatoes on high for 5-7 minutes or until the potato “frosting” is browned on the edges. 
• Serve – Carefully remove from the pan and enjoy!

Kitchen Tools to Make Meatloaf Muffins with Mashed Potatoes

• Large bowl for making the muffin mixture.
• Standard 12-cup muffin pan.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Ice cream scoop for dividing the beef mixture.
• Hand mixer for whipping the potatoes.
• Medium pot for boiling the potatoes.
• Sharp knife and chopping board.
• Piping bag and large star tip or Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off.
• You can also use an offset icing spatula to frost the tops.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Ground Beef – I highly recommend using lean or extra lean ground beef for these comfort food meatloaf muffins. Using regular ground beef (80/20) will result in the release of more grease in the muffin tin and the potatoes are likely to slide off. 
• Alternative Protein – You could use ground turkey, ground chicken or ground pork in place of beef.
• Ketchup – You can replace the ketchup in the muffins with BBQ sauce and the drizzle the tops with barbecue sauce for a quick glaze.
• Bread Crumbs – Italian seasoned breadcrumbs add to the overall flavor. If you choose to use unseasoned breadcrumbs, add 1-2 tsp dry Italian seasoning to make up for the difference in taste.
• Veggies – You may like to add diced red or green bell peppers to the meatloaf mixture.
• Fresh Herbs – You could add fresh parsley, oregano or rosemary to the beef mixture to change the flavor profile.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store leftover Meatloaf Muffins covered or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
• Reheating – Reheat in single servings gently in the microwave or in a preheated 350°F oven on a sheet pan just until heated through.
• Freezer – You can freeze these ground beef muffins for future meals. Place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator when you are ready to eat and reheat them on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Muffin and Cupcake Pan
• Mixing Bowls
• Hand Mixer
• Measuring Set