Muffin Pan Meatloaf

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Meatloaf in a cupcake pan? This is a game-changer. Baking mini meatloaves in a muffin pan is so much quicker and easier than making one large meatloaf. Plus, kids love them.

We like to top our muffin pan meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and serve with a side of sauteed vegetables.

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You will need:

• 1 pound of lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup of sweet yellow onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs, plain
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, plain
• 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons of fresh minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons of dried parsley flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground mustard seed
• 1/4 cup of ketchup
• Mashed potatoes for icing, our creamy mashed potatoes recipe works great

SUBSTITUTIONS and ADDITIONS

Panko Breadcrumbs: If you can’t get hold of these, you can use regular breadcrumbs or oatmeal instead.

Worcestershire Sauce: If you don’t have this, you could use balsamic vinegar or a splash of red wine instead.

Ground Mustard Seed: This is also known as mustard powder. If you don’t have it, you could instead add one and a half a teaspoons of Dijon mustard. American yellow mustard would work in a pinch, but it’s not as strong.

Kosher Salt: If you don’t have this you can use regular sea salt.

Vegetables: You can easily hide vegetables from your kids inside meatloaf muffins. Throw in some finely chopped mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, spinach, broccoli or whatever else you have in the fridge.

Milk: For an extra-juicy meatloaf, you could soak your breadcrumbs in milk.

HOW TO MAKE THIS MEATLOAF IN MUFFIN PAN RECIPE

HOW TO MAKE THE MEATLOAF

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a standard size metal or silicone muffin pan with non-stick spray.

STEP TWO: In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, eggs, worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, dried parsley flakes, kosher salt, black pepper, and ground mustard seed. 

STEP THREE: Using either a large wooden spoon or gloved hands, mix together all the ingredients until they are completely incorporated.

STEP FOUR: Spoon the ground beef mixture into the muffin pan, filling each cup to the top.

STEP FIVE: Using a teaspoon, top each muffin with ketchup for the glaze.

STEP SIX: Bake for 30 minutes.

STEP SEVEN: Remove from the oven and top with creamy mashed potatoes and green onions if desired.

HOW TO MAKE THE MASHED POTATO ICING

To make your muffin pan meatloaves look like pretty cupcakes, you’ll want to pipe a swirl of mashed potatoes onto each one. To do this, you can use either an icing piping bag with a large (#8) icing tip or a large Ziploc bag.

STEP ONE: If using a piping bag, lace the coupler and tip into the bag.

STEP TWO: Fill the bag half full with mashed potato. Twist to ensure there are no air pockets.

PRO TIP: Our easy creamy mashed potatoes recipe works great as icing on the meatloaf.

STEP THREE: Starting on the outside and working towards the center, squeeze the mashed potatoes into a swirl pattern until you reach the centre.

PRO TIP: If using a Ziplock bag, fill the bag half full with mashed potatoes. Squeeze out any air and zip it closed. Use scissors to snip off a small corner of the bag. Starting at the outside of each muffin, squeeze the mashed potatoes in a spiral towards the center.

STORAGE

IN THE FRIDGE: Meatloaf cooked in a muffin pan will keep for three to four days in the fridge. Wrap the muffins in foil or place them in an airtight container.

IN THE FREEZER: You can free mini meatloaf muffins for up to three months. Wrap each one in foil and then place then in a freezer bag.

Once you’ve made mini meatloaf in a muffin pan, you’ll wonder why you ever made a large one. Moist, tender and flavorful, this Southern favorite is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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