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Smoky Bourbon BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Cupcakes

Smoky Bourbon BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Cupcakes Delight!

Delightful Smoky Bourbon BBQ Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Cupcakes that are flavorful, quick to prepare, and an instant crowd-pleaser for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey for leaner option (add 1 tbsp olive oil)
  • 1 pound Ground Pork Adds flavor and fat for tender cupcakes
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko offers extra crunch or substitute with regular breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg Binds the meat mixture; no substitutes recommended
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon BBQ Sauce Regular BBQ sauce can be used, mixed with a splash of bourbon for enhanced flavor
For the Bacon Wrap
  • 12 slices Thick-Cut Bacon Wraps around the cupcakes for flavor and texture; avoid thin bacon
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Mashed Potatoes Use Russet potatoes for best results
  • to taste Chives/Smoked Paprika Garnish for added flavor and presentation

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lightly greasing it or lining it with muffin cups.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, and smoky bourbon BBQ sauce until just blended.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into golf-ball sized balls, wrap each with a slice of thick-cut bacon, and place in the muffin tin.
  4. Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  5. Prepare mashed potatoes by boiling peeled and diced Russet potatoes until fork-tender, then mash with butter and cream.
  6. Pipe the smooth mashed potatoes on top of the meatloaf cupcakes using a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  7. Brush the tops with a little additional smoky bourbon BBQ sauce for extra flavor before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate the meat mixture for 15-20 minutes before shaping for easier wrapping. Pat bacon dry for better crispiness.

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