Description
Delicious meatloaf cupcakes infused with smoky bourbon and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, making for a playful and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices of bacon
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, bourbon, BBQ sauce, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small cupcakes and wrap each with a slice of bacon.
- Place the meatloaf cupcakes in a muffin tin and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the meat is cooked through.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes by mixing them with milk, butter, and smoked paprika.
- Remove the meatloaf cupcakes from the oven and pipe or spoon the creamy mashed potatoes on top as frosting.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use high-quality bourbon for the best flavor. You can make these ahead and reheat them for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg