Description
Looking for the best dinner ideas? These BBQ bacon-wrapped meatloaf cupcakes are quick fun and packed with flavor! Whether you want a simple party dish or a creative weeknight dinner this easy recipe delivers. Great for family meals game day or holiday spreads. Try this savory comfort food twist today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for brushing)
- 6 bacon strips (halved)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- Chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease or line a muffin tin.
- Mix ground beef breadcrumbs egg onion garlic and BBQ sauce in a bowl.
- Line each muffin cup with half a strip of bacon around the sides.
- Fill each cup with meat mixture and brush tops with BBQ sauce.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until meat is cooked through and bacon is crisp.
- Prepare mashed potatoes and pipe onto cooled cupcakes as frosting.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner option.
- Add cheese or horseradish to mashed potatoes for extra flavor.
- Make ahead and reheat just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg