Want the kids to eat their meatloaf? Make meatloaf cupcakes! Works every time! Meat Loaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potatoes 1 pound extra lean ground beef 1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup tomato pasta sauce 1/2 cup water 2 Eggs 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli 4 Cheese Italian Blend cheese Potato Topping 1 1/4 cups water 6 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes 4 Cheese Italian Blend, cut into quarters 2 cups mashed potatoes whipped with butter and milk 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 12 cup muffin pan with no-stick cooking spray. Place muffin pan onto 9 x 13 inch baking pan; set aside. Combine all meatloaf ingredients except cheese slices in large bowl; mix well. Stack 6 cheese slices. Cut into 4 even strips; then cut across into thirds to create 12 small square stacks of cheese. Shape about 1/3 cupfuls meatloaf mixture into 12 (2 1/2-inch) balls. Press 1 stack cheese into center of each ball, covering evenly with meat mixture so cheese is in center. Place stuffed meatloaf mixture into muffin cups. Bake 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature is at least 165°F and meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, combine left over mashed potatoes and 6 cheese quarters and cook over medium-high heat until cheese is melted. Top each cupcake with about 3 tablespoons potato mixture over each meatloaf; sprinkle with paprika
Posted on: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:54:18 +0000
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