Meatloaf Cupcakes

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, crushed saltine crackers, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate small bowl, stir together the ketchup and brown sugar until well combined. Spoon a small amount of this ketchup mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup in a 6-cup muffin tin. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Divide the beef mixture evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 1/2 inch from the top. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 35 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the meatloaf is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Carefully drain any excess fat from the muffin cups. (35 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Top each meatloaf 'cupcake' generously with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Return the muffin tin to the oven and continue baking until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Let the meatloaf cupcakes cool slightly in the muffin tin before carefully removing them and serving. (5 minutes)