Smoky Bourbon BBQ Meatloaf Cupcakes
Delightfully fun and savory meatloaf cupcakes encased in crispy bacon and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, barbecue sauce, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Line a muffin tin with the bacon slices, allowing them to hang over the edges.
- Spoon the meat mixture into each bacon-lined cup, packing it down gently.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- While baking, prepare the mashed potatoes with butter, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Let the cupcakes cool slightly before lifting them out.
- Pipe or spoon the creamy mashed potatoes on top of each meatloaf cupcake.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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