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Welcome to this week’s Publix Super Meals. Each week I am going to share a recipe to help you take the Publix Super Deals and turn them into Publix Super Meals!

Nothing was jumping out at me in this week’s ad so I decided to share a recipe that I can whip up just about any time – Easy Meatloaf Cupcakes. I always have lean ground beef in my fridge. Add in a few potatoes and some pantry staples and voila – a fun and delicious meal the whole family will love.

There is nothing fancy about this recipe. You can use your favorite meatloaf recipe and just bake it in a cupcake tin. The fun happens with a simple pastry bag and decorating tip. If you don’t have a pastry bag you could also just pop the potatoes in a plastic bag and snip the corner and then pipe the potatoes – easy breezy. A few green onions and crumbled bacon add a fun sprinkle effect to your cupcakes.

You really only add about 5 minutes to a standard meatloaf and potatoes meal. Why not take those few minutes to make dinner a fun experience for everyone.

By the way –wondering how to get super creamy mashed potatoes? I used to pull out my big KitchenAid mixer but for the past 10ish years I have used my handy dandy potato ricer. It is the best thing on earth for smooth mashed potatoes!!

Easy Meatloaf Cupcakes
Author: Michelle
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Serves: 8
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Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup bread crumbs – I use Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 carrot, finely shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes*
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, carrot, salt, oregano, and pepper – mix well.
  3. Divide evenly and roll into 16 large meatballs.
  4. Lightly spray muffin tins with non-stick spray and press each meatball into the pan.
  5. Add the ketchup, mustard and brown sugar to a small bowl and whisk until combined.
  6. Top each mini meatloaf with a dollop of sauce and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.
  7. Allow to cool for 3 – 5 minutes before piping mashed potatoes onto the mini meatloaf – [i]I like to use a pastry bag with a 2A tip.[/i]
  8. Top each “cupcake” with crumbled bacon and sliced green onion for a sprinkles effect.
Notes
[i]*Easy mashed potatoes – peel and cube 6 – 8 medium potatoes. Cover with water and boil until tender, Drain the potatoes and run through a potato ricer (or mash/use mixer). Mix with 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 – 3/4 cup milk, and salt & pepper to taste.[/i]

You probably have most of these ingredients already…you can grab these items on sale this week at Publix and get a great deal:

Publix Lean Ground Beef, 7% Fat, USDA Inspected, $4.49/lb
Russet Potatoes, 5 lb bag, $2.99
Publix GreenWise Organic Baby Cut Carrots, 16 oz, BOGO $2.19

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Tools used in this recipe

Don’t forget, Publix carries a huge variety of Good Cook products. You can find a large selection of tools and cookware throughout the store. You can find everything you need when you shop for your ingredients.