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Meatloaf Cupcake Bites

Meatloaf Cupcake Bites

By Traeger Kitchen

These mini mancakes are loaded with hearty toppings. They're boldly Traegered to a moist, smoky perfection, then piled high with mashed potatoes, chives, and a douse of bacon.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

25 Min

Pellets

Mesquite
Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

main
1 Teaspoonolive oil
1 Cuponion, diced
1 Teaspoondried oregano
2 Clovegarlic, minced
1 Cupbreadcrumbs
1 TeaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1 TeaspoonSalt
1/4 Teaspoonblack pepper
2 Wholeeggs
As Neededcooking spray
1 1/2 Poundground beef, 80% lean
3 Tablespoonchives, chopped
1 CupTraeger Chili BBQ Sauce
4 CupPotatoes, mashed
12 Slicescooked bacon, crumbled
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set the temperature to 350 F and preheat, lid closed (10-15 minutes)

  • Step 2

    Combine all ingredients, except for the BBQ sauce, in a large bowl. Fold gently; use your hands.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Teaspoon olive oil

    • 1 Cup onion, diced

    • 1 Teaspoon dried oregano

    • 2 Clove garlic, minced

    • 1 Cup breadcrumbs

    • 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

    • 1 Teaspoon Salt

    • 1/4 Teaspoon black pepper

    • 2 Whole eggs

    • As Needed cooking spray

    • 1 1/2 Pound ground beef, 80% lean

    • 3 Tablespoon chives, chopped

  • Step 3

    Spray a 12-cup muffin or mini loaf pan with cooking spray. Spoon the meat mixture into the cups.

  • Step 4

    Top each meatloaf mancake with 2 tsp. of BBQ sauce. Bake for 25 minutes.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup Traeger Chili BBQ Sauce

  • Step 5

    Prepare the mashed potatoes while the meatloaf bakes.

    Ingredients
    • 4 Cup Potatoes, mashed

  • Step 6

    Once the meat has finished cooking, pipe the mashed potatoes on top of each mini meatloaf using a pastry bag with a large star tip.

  • Step 7

    Shower with chives and bacon. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 12 Slices cooked bacon, crumbled

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