
Meatloaf Cupcakes
Versatile and easy meatloaf cupcakes are great for dinner, lunch or the school lunch box. Make extra as they freeze really well in an airtight container. They can even be used when you need a protein hit. Recipe from Ditch the Carbs
Ingredients
Basic Recipe
- 1 onion diced, finely
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 2 medium eggs lightly beaten
- salt
- pepper
- 1 cup cheese shredded/grate
Examples of Flavourings
- 2 slices bacon diced
- basil fresh, one handful
- parsley fresh, one handful
- 4 tbsp sundried tomatoes dices
- 2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
Base Recipe
- Mix the diced onion, meat, eggs and salt and pepper together.
- Add your choice of seasonings and flavourings. I have given one example, but take a look below for a huge range of ideas.
- Mix all the ingredients together with your hands and place a small handful of the meatloaf mixture into muffin trays. Press gently, not too hard, otherwise they will turn into meatballs.
- Cover with the grated cheese, and sprinkle with grated parmesan if desired.
- Cook at 180C/350F
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Meatloaf Cupcakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
75
mg
25
%
Sodium
135
mg
6
%
Potassium
293
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
149
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
84
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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By Jason Fung, MD
Jason Fung, M.D., is a Toronto-based nephrologist (kidney specialist) and a world leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets.