Meatloaf Cupcakes Mashed Potato (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meatloaf Cupcakes
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500g beef mince (ground beef)
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1 onion, grated (brown, white or yellow)
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2 small carrots, grated
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2 eggs
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup tomato ketchup (or tomato sauce)
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1 cup panko (or breadcrumbs)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp salt
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Pepper, to taste
→ Mashed Potato
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2 large or 3 medium potatoes
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1 tbsp butter (optional)
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1/2 - 1 cup milk
→ Garnish
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Tomato ketchup or sauce
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Parsley, finely chopped (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Spray 8 holes of a muffin tin with non-stick spray.
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Grate the onion and carrots straight into a large bowl. Add the remaining meatloaf ingredients and mix thoroughly using your hands until well combined.
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Scoop out 1/2 cup of the meat mixture and shape it into a rough ball. Press it into the prepared muffin tin, forming a slight dome shape on the surface. Repeat with the remaining mixture to make 8 portions. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until browned on top. Remove from oven.
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Peel and dice the potatoes. Boil or steam them until soft but not waterlogged. Drain and add butter (if using) along with 1/2 cup of milk. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if needed to achieve the right consistency. The mash should be creamy but firm enough to hold its shape when piped or dolloped.
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Top each meatloaf cupcake with a dollop of tomato ketchup, then pipe or spoon the mashed potatoes on top. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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Place the assembled cupcakes under the grill/broiler for a few minutes to lightly brown the mashed potato, or bake them for 10 minutes if preferred.
# Notes:
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You can bake or broil the mashed potato-topped cupcakes for added texture, but the mash is typically served soft, resembling icing on cupcakes.
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The cupcakes freeze well—let them cool first, wrap in cling film once the mashed potato forms a light skin, and freeze.
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To reheat frozen cupcakes, thaw and reheat either in the microwave or oven.