🍖 Smoky Bourbon BBQ Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting

🧾 Ingredients

🍖 Meatloaf:

• 1 lb ground beef (or mix beef & pork)
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp bourbon (optional for smoky flavor)
• ½ cup smoky BBQ sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste

🥔 Mashed Potato Frosting:

• 2 cups mashed potatoes (buttery & smooth)
• 2 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup milk (adjust for piping consistency)
• Salt & pepper to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep Meatloaf

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, milk, Worcestershire, bourbon, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix gently until combined (don’t overwork).

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2️⃣ Assemble Cupcakes

1. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or grease well.
2. Scoop meatloaf mixture into cups, filling about ¾ full.
3. Top each with 1 tsp BBQ sauce.

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3️⃣ Bake

• Bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.

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4️⃣ Mashed Potato Frosting

1. Beat mashed potatoes with butter and milk until smooth and pipeable.
2. Once meatloaf cupcakes are baked, let cool 5 min.
3. Pipe mashed potato swirls on top like frosting.
4. Optional: sprinkle smoked paprika or chives for garnish 🌿

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🔥 Tips

• Use creamy mashed potatoes for smooth piping
• Mini meatloaf cupcakes cook faster than large loaves
• Bourbon is optional but adds a smoky depth