Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf Muffins w/ Mashed Potato Frosting (courtesy of robinmay) Press down firmly into cups (flat/level top). I used instant potato flakes Stir to combine, and continue to stir the potatoes until the cream cheese has melted and incorporated completely. Once the meatloaf is done, remove them from the muffin pan.

Ingredients of Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf Muffins w/ Mashed Potato Frosting (courtesy of robinmay)

  1. Prepare 1 lb of Ground Turkey or Beef.
  2. You need 1 tbsp of Ground Black Pepper.
  3. You need 1 tsp of Salt (I prefer Sea Salt).
  4. It's 1 tsp of Onion Powder or 1/2 small white onion chopped fresh.
  5. It's 1 tsp of Garlic Salt.
  6. You need 4 tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce.
  7. Prepare 15 of Ritz Crackers Crushed.
  8. It's 2 cup of Shredded Colby Jack Cheese (or whatever u prefer).
  9. It's 6 small of Yukon Gold Potatoes.
  10. It's 3/4 cup of Butter.
  11. It's 1/2 cup of Milk, Cream, or Half & Half.

Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf Muffins w/ Mashed Potato Frosting (courtesy of robinmay) step by step

  1. Peel potatoes and rinse well. Cut into chunks. Bring cut potatoes to a boil w/ 1tbsp of butter and a shake of salt..
  2. While the potatoes cook, preheat oven at 350 and mix ground meat with seasonings and crackers..
  3. Coat muffin pan with olive oil..
  4. Form ground meat mixture onto hand and place a pinch of shredded cheese in the center. Form into a ball and flatten into muffin pan..
  5. After all pans are filled, put in oven for 20-30 minutes. Then, remove potatoes from heat and drain water. Mash the potatoes and add remaining butter and half cup of milk/half & half/cream. Mix until smooth..
  6. Once the meatloaf is done, spread mashed potatoes over meatloaf muffins and serve..
  7. Enjoy!.

Italian Meatloaf Muffins are mini versions of a classic meatloaf recipe in fun individual portions. These Italian Meatloaf Muffins with cheese are definitely crave-worthy. I like to serve the Italian meatloaf muffins with buttery mashed potatoes (ALL meatloaf recipes deserve mashed potatoes. Leftover mashed potatoes make these SO easy (or use fresh!) — perfect make ahead side or appetizer My kids LOVE the cheesy surprise in these Cheese Stuffed Mashed Potato Puffs! Stir in eggs until completely combined.

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