Meatloaf Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Meatloaf Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds ground beef; 1 clove garlic; 1 red bell pepper, very finely diced; 1/3 cup parsley; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 box (10 oz) Betty Crocker™ Ultimate Mashed Potato Mix Cheddar; 1 1/3 cup water, boiling; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2/3 cup milk; 1/4 cup bacon bits

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds ground beef
1 clove garlic
1 red bell pepper, very finely diced
1/3 cup parsley
2 eggs
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
1 box (10 oz) Betty Crocker™ Ultimate Mashed Potato Mix Cheddar
1 1/3 cup water, boiling
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup bacon bits

	PREP TIME 20m	COOK TIME 20m	TOTAL TIME 40m
YIELD 8 servings

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, garlic, red bell pepper, parsley, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Roll meat mixture into 8 balls.
Press into a muffin tin sprayed with nonstick baking spray.
Bake for 18-23 minutes or until cooked through.
Allow to cool slightly, then transfer to a serving platter.
In a second large bowl, mix together potato flakes, boiling water, butter, 1/3 cup of milk, and one packet of cheddar sauce.
Scoop into a large zip-top bag, snip a corner from the bag, and pipe mashed potatoes over meatloaf.
In a small, microwave-safe bowl, heat together cheddar packet and milk until hot.
Whisk together until smooth sauce forms.
Drizzle sauce over mashed potatoes on top of each cupcake.
Sprinkle with bacon bits, parsley, and pepper if desired.
Serve and enjoy.