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Jalapeno Meatloaf & Mashed Potato Poppers

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 30
Author: Southern Made Simple

Ingredients

  • 1 lb uncooked ground beef
  • 2-3 large jalapenos finely diced (plus extra for garnish if desired)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup French’s Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 6 oz box cornbread flavored stuffing mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 egg
  • + extra ketchup for topping
  • 1 package store bought mashed potato mix - prepared according to instructions
  • 1 handful of your favorite cheese to add to potatoes - optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F
  • Spray mini muffin tin thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray
  • Wash and seed jalapenos and finely dice
  • In a large bowl, combine uncooked beef, stuffing mix, egg, garlic, jalapenos, Worcestershire sauce, French’s Tomato Ketchup water and egg
  • Using your hands, mashed all of the ingredients together until thoroughly combined
  • Roll a small amount of meatloaf mixture into a ball in the palm of your hands and place in muffin tin
  • Using your thumb, make an indent into the meatloaf to make a nest
  • Add a small amount of ketchup into the nest before baking (optional)
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes
  • While the meatloaf is baking, go ahead and prepare mashed potatoes according to package instructions (add in a little cheese if desired) - making them thicker than usual is recommended
  • Remove meatloaf cups from oven and transfer to a plate
  • Add a small amount of ketchup to the top of each one, followed by a spoonful of mashed potatoes
  • Place a toothpick in each one and serve immediately

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