~ Whats for Dinner?...............12/23/2014 Folks..........heres something fun and simple for the table tonight..........these are also great for last minute entertaining of Holiday Potluck Dinners. Enjoy! Meat Loaf Cupcakes w/ Cheesy Mashed Tater Topping Ingredients: 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 deli cheddar cheese Potato Topping: 1 1/4 cups water 6 (3/4-ounce) slices deli cheddar cheese, cut into quarters 2 cups mashed potatoes whipped with butter and milk (recipe below) 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste Directions: Pre-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 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. ............As Always............ENJOY! Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes Ingredients: 5 pounds potatoes 1/4 pound butter 8 ounces cream cheese 3/4 cup milk or cream 2-3 teaspoons seasoning salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Directions: Peel and cut potatoes into one-inch cubes. Boil for about 20 minutes or until tender. Combine with butter, cream cheese, milk, seasoning salt, and pepper in stand mixer. Mix in stand mixer or with potato masher until potatoes reach desired consistency. Do not over mix. ............As Always..........Enjoy
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:41:33 +0000