Best 5 April Fools Day Colorful Meatloaf Cupcakes Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Are you looking for a fun and festive meal to celebrate April Fools' Day? Look no further than these colorful meatloaf cupcakes! These individual-sized meatloaves are not only delicious, but they're also sure to bring a smile to your face with their bright and cheerful colors. Made with a mixture of ground beef, pork, and turkey, these cupcakes are packed with flavor and topped with a creamy mashed potato "frosting". They're perfect for a party or a weeknight meal, and they're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

APRIL FOOLS' MEATLOAF CUPCAKES



April Fools' Meatloaf Cupcakes image

April Fools' Meatloaf Cupcakes have been a yearly tradition in our house. Make our easy meatloaf cupcakes recipe that has a meatloaf cupcake and mashed potato buttercream.

Provided by Courtney

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 eggs
1/2 small onion (, chopped, sautéed with a little olive oil.)
1/2 cup milk
1 piece of whole wheat bread (, broken up into little pieces)
1/8 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
(for the top, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce)
Mashed Potato "Buttercream"
3 large red potatoes
1/2-3/4 cup milk
1 tsp salt
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Meatloaf:
  • Pre-heat oven 350.
  • Mix all ingredients by hand, do not over mix.
  • Roll meatloaf into giant meatballs, and try to form into the cupcake liners, remember they shrink!
  • Baste the top with the ketchup mixture.
  • Bake for 30-45 minutes.
  • Buttercream:
  • Peel and chop the potatoes and bring to a boil in a large pot.
  • Once the potatoes are done add them to your stand mixer bowl along with the butter, and salt.
  • Mix at medium speed until potatoes are broken up, then slowly add the milk.
  • Add more milk if needed for desired consistency.
  • Once potatoes are semi-cooled add them to a piping bag with tip of your choice, and top the meatloaf cupcakes.
  • optional: we like to stuff ours with little mozzarella balls or cubes of cheddar! :)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 527 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APRIL FOOLS' DAY COLORFUL MEATLOAF 'CUPCAKES'



April Fools' Day Colorful Meatloaf 'cupcakes' image

The first surprise here: there's not a grain of sugar in these cupcakes. The second surprise: your kids will love them anyway. TIP: I just make mashed potatoes using the instant mashed potato flakes. It is smooth, and the food coloring mixes well with it.

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 12 'cupcakes', 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
3 cups mashed potatoes
food coloring

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375*. Line 12 muffin tin cups with foil bake cups.
  • In a large bowl, mix together all of the meat loaf ingredients until well combined. Divide the mixture evenly among the lined cups (the liners should be about three quarters full).
  • Place the filled muffin tins on cookie sheets and bake the 'cupcakes' for about 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Divide the mashed potatoes among three small bowls and stir a few drops of food coloring into each batch to create blue, yellow, and pink 'frostings.' Spread a generous dollop on each 'cupcake.'.

MEATLOAF 'CUPCAKES' RECIPE BY TASTY



Meatloaf 'cupcakes' Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground beef, carrots, yellow onion, eggs, ketchup, breadcrumb, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, russet potatoes, salt, butter, milk, fresh parsley

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
2 carrots, grated
1 yellow onion, grated
2 eggs
¼ cup ketchup
1 cup breadcrumb
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup milk
fresh parsley, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a bowl, mix together the meatloaf ingredients.
  • Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Fill the muffin liners with the meatloaf mixture and pat down to form a dome.
  • Bake meatloaf cupcakes for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add the potatoes, water to cover the potatoes, and salt.
  • Bring potatoes to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Drain the water and add in the butter and milk.
  • Mash the potatoes with a fork until smooth.
  • Fill a ziplock bag with the mashed potatoes.
  • Pipe the potatoes onto each meatloaf cupcake to resemble frosting.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 7 grams

MEATLOAF CUPCAKES



Meatloaf Cupcakes image

These look like a little cupcake with the meat inside of a muffin pan and mashed potato icing. My kids eat these up quickly.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
½ cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
4 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ground beef, saltine crackers, onion, green bell pepper, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and seasoned salt together in a bowl.
  • Stir ketchup and brown sugar together in a bowl. Spoon ketchup mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup of a 6-cup muffin tin.
  • Fill muffin cups with beef mixture, leaving 1/2-inch space on the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until 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). Drain fat from muffin cups.
  • Top each 'cupcake' with mashed potatoes and Cheddar cheese.
  • Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1121.5 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

APRIL FOOLS' DAY MEATLOAF "CAKE"



April Fools' Day Meatloaf

I got this recipe form Cokingvilage.com they used plain white mashed potatoes; I thought that it needed to be pink. The family had a hard time because there brain was saying cake but the mouth was saying meatloaf and mashed potatoes. This was a lot of fun for April fool's Day

Provided by LB in Middle Georgia

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs lean ground beef
3 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
2/3 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
3 1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes
8 cherry tomatoes, stems removed

Steps:

  • Preparing the Meat Loaf.
  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°F In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, green onions, milk, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper just until blended.
  • 2. Divide mixture between two 8-inch round cake pans, patting to cover pans evenly and make level.
  • 3. Bake meat loaves until juices run clear when meat is pierced with a fork, or meat loaves register 170F on a meat thermometer, 20-25 minutes. Remove pans from the oven; cover loosely with foil and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Decorating the Meat Loaf.
  • 1. Pour off juices from pans. Invert 1 meat loaf onto a flat serving plate. Using a small sharp knife, trim red peppers so that they lie flat. Cover top of meat loaf with a single layer of roasted red peppers.
  • 2. Invert second meat loaf onto red pepper layer. Using a spatula, spread 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes over top and sides of meat loaf. Spoon remaining potatoes into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe swirls around top edges of cake. Pipe stars around bottom of cake.
  • 3. Place cherry tomatoes, stem-ends down, in a ring around top of meat loaf "cake" to resemble cherries. Cut meat loaf into wedges; serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose ground beef with a fat content of at least 15% for a moist meatloaf.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the meatloaf, such as garlic, onion, paprika, and cumin.
  • Add some moisture to the meatloaf by incorporating vegetables like carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a muffin tin to create individual cupcakes.
  • Top the meatloaf cupcakes with a variety of glazes or sauces, such as ketchup, BBQ sauce, or honey mustard.
  • Serve the meatloaf cupcakes with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

These colorful meatloaf cupcakes are a fun and easy way to celebrate April Fool's Day. They are also a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With a variety of toppings and glazes to choose from, there is sure to be a meatloaf cupcake that everyone will love. So get creative and have fun with this recipe!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

Related Topics