Name: Smoky Bourbon BBQ Bacon Meatloaf Cupcakes with the Best Mashed Potato Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: ; 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for best flavor and moisture); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; Salt and black pepper to taste; ; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons bourbon (or apple juice as an alternative); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ; 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Salt, to taste; ; 6 slices of bacon, cut in half (12 pieces total); Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives

Description

If you’re ready to give meatloaf a creative and irresistible spin, these Smoky Bourbon BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Cupcakes topped with Mashed Potato Frosting are just what your menu needs.

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Ingredients

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For the Meatloaf

1 pound ground beef (80/20 for best flavor and moisture)

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/3 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 cup milk

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Bourbon BBQ Glaze

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons bourbon (or apple juice as an alternative)

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

For the Mashed Potato Topping

2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1/4 cup milk or heavy cream

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Salt, to taste

Additional

6 slices of bacon, cut in half (12 pieces total)

Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Potatoes

Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk. Add salt to taste, then whip until light and creamy. Set aside.

Step 2: Mix the Meatloaf

In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined to keep the texture tender.

Step 3: Prepare the Muffin Tin

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan. Take half a slice of bacon and wrap it around the edge of each muffin cup to form a ring.

Step 4: Make the BBQ Glaze

In a small bowl, stir together ketchup, brown sugar, bourbon or apple juice, vinegar, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth and set aside.

Step 5: Fill and Glaze the Meatloaf Cups

Spoon the meat mixture into each bacon-lined muffin cup, pressing gently to shape. Top each with a spoonful of the bourbon BBQ glaze.

Step 6: Bake

Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 7: Frost the Cupcakes

Spoon the mashed potatoes into a piping bag with a large star tip, or use a plastic bag with a snipped corner. Pipe the mashed potatoes on top of each meatloaf cupcake like frosting. Add optional herbs for garnish and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Protein: 22 g