Meatloaf Cupcake Recipe

Some of the best appetizers are comfort foods and here is one of them! Meatloaf made in individual cupcakes tins. These are a perfect crowd pleaser that everyone loves. Whether your getting ready to watch that favorite sport, event or even charity, these will be a big hit with adults and children. I just love the Italian twist on these, the flavors are perfect. You can even use the leftovers in sandwiches, kids lunches and just as a snack. Great for those get together s too! Thanks for stopping by, Ciao Claudia

Meatloaf Cupcake Recipe

1 1/2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup dry Italian style flavored bread crumbs
1/4 cup tomato sauce or ketchup
1/4 grating cheese
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed (optional)
2 cloves of minced garlic
1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
 salt and pepper to taste

 1 bell pepper diced

cupcake tins

cooking spray

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees

 In a large bowl, mix together ground beef or turkey, eggs, bread crumbs, grating cheese, salt , pepper and sauce. Add oregano, basil, garlic powder, half the diced peppers.  Roll into balls to fit and place in greased cupcake tins. Make in impression in the middle of each one and squirt some ketchup in the middle top with sliced bell peppers.  Bake till crispy looking on top.

+claudia lamascolo  Author