BBQ BACON CHEDDAR MEATLOAF CUPCAKE & MASHED POTATO FROSTING

BBQ Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf Cupcake & Mashed Potato Frosting image

Provided by taylormademarket

Time 1h

Yield 12 meatloaf cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices bacon (reserve bacon drippings)
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 eggs
4 cups cubed peeled yukon gold potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1/4-1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (or half & half)
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel. Allow to cool. Crumble into pieces.
Add chopped onion to the reserved bacon drippings and sauté 3-4 minutes. Cool.
Add turkey, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, eggs, sautéed onions & crumbled bacon to a bowl and mix until combined.
Spoon the meat mixture into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing.
While the meatloaf is cooking, make the mashed potatoes. Place potatoes in a pan; cover with water. Add pinch of salt, Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Put potatoes into a ricer for best results. Return potato to pan. Add heavy whipping cream and remaining ingredients; stir with a spoon to desired consistency. If they are not creamy enough for you, add up to 1/4 cup more cream or milk - although they need to be stiff enough to pipe on top.
Put the potatoes into a pastry bag with a wide star tip and pipe the mashed potatoes on top of the meatloaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.2, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 377, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 16.8