Meatloaf Cupcakes
Meatloaf is baked in muffin cups and topped with mashed potatoes.
The result is a kid-friendly meal that is easy to eat.
It is a simple way to make a classic dish in a new format.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 24, 2026Share
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Meatloaf is baked in muffin cups and topped with mashed potatoes.
The result is a kid-friendly meal that is easy to eat.
It is a simple way to make a classic dish in a new format.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 14
1 pound ground beef
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
0.5 cup chopped onion
0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper
0.33333334326744 cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
0.5 cup ketchup
0.5 cup brown sugar
4 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
Mix the ground beef, saltine crackers, onion, green bell pepper, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt together.
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Stir the ketchup and brown sugar together. Spoon this mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup of a 6-cup muffin tin.
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4
Fill the muffin cups with the beef mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch space on top.
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5
Bake in the preheated oven until the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. The temperature should be at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain the fat from the muffin cups.
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Top each 'cupcake' with mashed potatoes and Cheddar cheese.
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Continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 489 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 21g
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Saturated Fat 9g
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Cholesterol 100mg
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Sodium 1122mg
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Total Carbohydrate 54g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 23g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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