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Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting

What can be cuter than mini turkey meatloaf cupcakes topped with skinny mashed potato "frosting". A family friendly meal everyone will love (and no one will guess there are vegetables hiding in the meatloaf)!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Cupcakes
  • 1.3 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup grated zucchini all moisture squeezed dry with paper towel
  • 2 tbsp onion minced
  • 0.5 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
Mashed Potato Frosting
  • 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes about 2 medium, peeled and cubed
  • 2 garlic cloves large, peeled and halved
  • 2 tbsp fat free sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fat free chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp skim milk
  • 0.5 tbsp light butter
  • kosher salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper dash
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme

Method
 

Mashed Potato Frosting
  1. Put the potatoes and garlic in a large pot with salt and enough water to cover; bring to a boil.
  2. Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  3. Drain and return potatoes and garlic to pan. Add sour cream and remaining ingredients.
  4. Using a masher or blender, mash until smooth.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Meatloaf Cupcakes
  1. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a muffin tin with foil liners.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the turkey, zucchini, onion, breadcrumbs, ketchup, egg, and salt.
  4. Place meatloaf mixture into muffin tins filling them to the top, making sure they are flat at the top.
  5. Bake uncovered for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Remove from tins and place onto a baking dish.
  7. Pipe the "frosting" onto the meatloaf cupcakes and serve.

Notes

These mini turkey meatloaf cupcakes are a family-friendly meal, and nobody will guess there are vegetables hidden inside!