Are these meatloaf cupcakes adorable or what?! I was very excited with how they turned out! I have been wanting to make a meatloaf since I haven’t made that in a while and since my kids won’t eat it I thought I would make these cupcakes instead thinking that the presentation would help. What was I thinking? I knew better than that, they still wouldn’t touch them, even though I used a whole different recipe than my usual leaving out the carrots and such that they won’t touch. They did eat mashed potatoes, not the potatoes that touched the cupcakes, but the extra mashed potatoes! Gotta love the stinkers! They came out really good and my husband and I enjoyed them! We had them with peas that I put honey and butter in and with my Rosemary Olive Oil bread that I made today, that will be another post, I am addicted to bread making now! Here is my simple meatloaf recipe that I made tonight which in most homes I think would be pretty kid friendly, lol!
Ingredients:
2 lbs of ground beef
1 small onion grated
1 egg
1 cup of dry Italian bread crumbs
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp Parsley
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp garlic powder
Directions (so easy)
In a large mixing bowl mix together all ingredients until very well blended, using your hands to really mix it well is best. (hint, remove rings first!) When it’s all mixed place loaf mix into a cupcake pan filling each slot equally to the top. This makes 12 meatloaf cupcakes. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and top with the mashed potatoes.
Before starting the meatloaf, peel the potatoes and chop into chunks then place in water in a large pan. Start the potatoes when you start cooking the meatloaf. When the potatoes are soft and boiled enough drain the water the add 3 tbsp butter and milk (amount of milk varies, get the texture you like, light and fluffy is what you want!) When the potatoes are mashed spread them onto each loaf cupcake like frosting then top with a little parsley!
Chaos and Cookies 
My sympathies. I have one like that. The other is a model child who tries everything and likes most things. One problem with the mashed potatoes you served is the little green things. The kids would pick them out or not eat the potatoes at all! The food processor was my best friend! The picky guy is getting better (he’s 7 now…). But still a ways to go :). Good luck! And don’t cave!
hahaha, yes, when I put the parsley on I knew it was a deal killer but I had a hunch it wasn’t going to matter so I had the extra mashed at the ready:-) He is 13 and my daughter is 10, when she was real little she would eat anything then she saw him protesting and joined him and never looked back! I’m sorry you have had to suffer it too! They tell me my food is “gross” then they proceed to say, you make cool things, you really need to make your own cookbook. Kiddos! It’s nice to know we are not alone in this battle!
I just read another post where a mom has come up with a different solution: http://winosguidetofitness.com/2013/04/23/three3-weeks-without-sugar-ditch-the-sweets-treat-yourself/
What a fun idea and they sound yummy – even if your kiddos weren’t so impressed.
Thanks! I was just looking at your blog post, the coffee cake, Oh my that looks so good, I think I’m going to have to try and make that very soon!
Very cool idea! You could even use the peas to make a pretty flower or sprinkles on top. This would make a great addition to monthly link up party Our Growing Edge.
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You know what’s funny, my husband did exactly that and sprinkled the peas over his! I took pictures but promised I wouldn’t post it, hehe. When I was young I would always mix my peas and potatoes together, I never had the “food can’t touch” disorder, lol! Ok, so sometimes I still do that, there, I’m honest! Thanks for telling me about Our growing edge. I have been invited to participate in things like this before and I’m very technically challenged,sigh, and I want to participate so badly but it takes me forever to figure out how! I’m going to work on that! Sounds fun, thanks!
I prefer my food to touch. I like to eat so that my very last bite is a perfect ratio mouthful of my favourite bits from the plate. I think your husband should be proud of his decorating skills 🙂
Said perfectly! I think I like casseroles so much because it’s all mixed together and the flavors all settle and blend and it’s just so heavenly!
I feel the same about fried rice and curries.
Aren’t these cute?!! You did a wonderful job of making them more kid-friendly. I hate that my kiddos won’t touch meatloaf either. My husband on the other hand would love this for dinner. 🙂
Thank you! And thanks for visiting my blog! Kids sure can be picky:-) My husband and I enjoyed them:-)
Super cute! as soon as im done with this “no meat in April” BS I’m jumping on this recipe hahaha
That is hilarious!!! I always wonder how people can be vegetarians, I love vegetarian food (ok, well all food!) but sometimes I just need that pink juicy red meat and I could never live without chicken! haha. I hope you like them when you can try them! Thanks for visiting my blog!
What a fun, well put-together dinner! We love meatloaf and I think I’ll do it up this way next time. My son will love it. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday, now I’m glad I found yours!
Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by my blog as well, I really love yours and look forward to following you!
Wow! Another great idea! Can’t wait to try this! We make a black bear meatloaf so will use that meat and some of our home grown potatoes!
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They look so cute. I really admire your trying to appeal to your kids eyes, leading to their stomachs. Don’t give up.
Thank you, that’s sweet:-) I will keep trying for sure! Thank you so much for your comment!
They look great!! I need to remember to make those one day!.
Thank you for the comment, I appreciate you coming by my blog! These are a fun dinner:-)
Cute!
Thank you!
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I love the mashed potato frosting on this! I make meatloaf muffins all the time, but never thought to “frost” them – awesome idea!