Maple Bourbon Glazed Meatloaf Cupcakes
Comfort food gets a playful, party-ready makeover — savory mini meatloaves brushed with a sticky-sweet maple bourbon glaze, crowned with silky mashed sweet potatoes, and finished with a sprinkle of crispy onions. They’re hearty enough for dinner yet fun enough for a holiday buffet, delivering cozy flavors in every bite-sized “cupcake.”
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
For the meatloaf:
1 lb ground beef (or mix with ground pork/turkey)
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
¼ cup milk
1 small onion, finely diced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & pepper, to taste
For the glaze:
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tbsp bourbon
2 tbsp ketchup
For the topping:
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (butter & seasoning to taste)
½ cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
In a bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Divide into muffin cups.
Stir together maple syrup, bourbon, and ketchup; brush over meatloaves.
Bake 20–25 min, until cooked through. Brush with more glaze if desired.
Pipe or spoon mashed sweet potatoes on top like frosting.
Sprinkle with crispy onions just before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g