Thursday, September 3, 2015

Skinny Meatloaf cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting

What a cute idea! Mini meatloaves topped with my favorite garden potato - Yukon gold!
And to top it off, there is vegetables hiding in the meatloaf.


Ingredients:

For the Meatloaf cupcakes:

  • 1.3 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup grated zucchini, all moisture squeezed dry with paper towel
  • 2 tbsp onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp kosher salt


For the Skinny Mashed Potato "Frosting":

  • 1 lb (about 2 Medium )Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 2 tbsp fat free sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fat free chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp skim milk
  • 1/2 tbsp light butter
  • salt to taste
  • dash of pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme
Directions:
Put the potatoes and garlic in a large pot with salt and enough water to cover; bring to a boil.  Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  Drain and return potatoes and garlic to pan.  Add sour cream and remaining ingredients.  Using a masher or blender, mash until smooth.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Meanwhile, preheat over to 350 degrees.  Line a muffin tin with foil liners.

In a large bowl, mix the turkey, zucchini, onion, breadcrumbs, ketchup, egg, and salt.  Place meatloaf mixture into muffin tins filling them to the top, making sure they are flat at the top. 

Bake uncovered for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through.  Remove from tins and place onto baking dish.

Pipe the "frosting" onto the meatloaf cupcake and serve.


Tupps Tidbits:  I cut the corner off of a zip-lock bag to pipe the mashed potatoes.  You can you a pastry bag to do that also.

Where did we find this?  skinnytaste.com


I usually do not like ground turkey but these were very tasty.  We served them with peas and added some ketchup and they were SO GOOD! The actual meatloaf was super moist.  This would definitely satisfy your craving for meatloaf minus the red meat!  We found this recipe at skinnytaste.com and I can't wait to try more from this site.  KEEPER in our house!

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