Description
Smoky Bourbon BBQ Meatloaf Cupcakes are a delightful and unexpected twist on a classic comfort food. With their savory, smoky, and bourbon-infused flavors, along with the creamy mashed potato “frosting,” these cupcakes are sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup bourbon BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cup mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork (if using), onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, bourbon BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
3. Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cup, pressing down lightly.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until fully cooked and browned on top.
5. During the last 5 minutes of baking, brush the tops with extra bourbon BBQ sauce.
6. While the cupcakes are baking, mix the mashed potatoes with butter, milk or cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
7. Once baked and slightly cooled, top each cupcake with the mashed potato “frosting.”
8. Garnish with smoked paprika or extra BBQ sauce before serving.
Notes
Leftover meatloaf cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg