Mini Meatloaf Cupcakes

Clock Icon 27 mins |
Servings: 28 bites |
Prep: 15 mins |
Cook: 12 mins
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb (0.5 kg) extra-lean ground beef
  • 2-3 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) roasted red peppers, drained and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh Italian herbs, tube variety
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup (250 mL) marinara sauce
  • prepared mashed potatoes, stiff enough to use in a piping bag
  • crumbled bacon and chives, garnish
  • 30 mini tin foil cupcake liners
  • 1 large piping bag with a large star frosting tip

Method

  1. In a large bowl combine ground beef with all ingredients excluding tomato sauce, potatoes and garnish. Incorporate meatloaf with hands or stand mixer incorporate all ingredients well.
  2. Scoop a tablespoon of the beef mixture into the mini cupcake pan.
  3. Top each individual meatloaf cupcake with 1-2 tsp of marinara sauce.
  4. Bake in a 350 F oven for 10-12 minutes or until the meat thermometer reads 160 F/71 C.
  5. Allow to cool slightly before icing with mashed potatoes.
  6. Spoon mashed potatoes in a pastry piping bag with a star icing tip over top of meatloaves.
  7. Place mini meatloaf cupcakes into mini foil liner, ice with mashed potato and sprinkle crumbled bacon and chives for garnish.

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