Skinny Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes

Skinny Meatloaf Cupcakes with Mashed Potato Frosting

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Found at Gina's Skinny Recipes

Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes

Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 2 cupcakes • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts

Calories: 240.7 • Fat: 8.5 g • Protein: 18.1 g • Carb: 24.5 g • Fiber: 2.5 g • Sugar: 4.2 g Sodium: 560.1 mg (without salt)

Ingredients:

For the Meatloaf Cupcakes:

• 1.3 lb 93% lean ground turkey or lean ground beef
• 1 cup grated zucchini, all moisture squeezed dry with paper towel
• 2 tbsp onion, minced
• 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (use whole wheat bread or crackers)
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp kosher salt

For the Skinny Mashed Potato "Frosting":

• 1 lb (about 2 medium) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
• 2 tbsp fat free or low fat sour cream
• 2 tbsp fat free chicken broth
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tbsp butter
• kosher salt to taste
• dash of fresh ground pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme

Directions:

Put the potatoes and garlic in a large pot with salt and enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmerfor 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and return potatoes and garlic to pan. Add sour cream and remaining ingredients. Using a masher or blender, mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°. Line a muffin tin with foil liners.

In a large bowl, mix the meat, zucchini, onion, breadcrumbs, ketchup, egg, and salt. Place meatloaf mixture into muffin tins filling them to the top, making sure they are flat at the top.

Bake uncovered for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from tins and place onto a baking dish.

Pipe the "frosting" onto the meatloaf cupcakes and serve.

Makes 12.

What can be cuter than mini turkey meatloaves topped with skinny mashed potato "frosting". A family friendly meal everyone will love (and no one will guess there are vegetables hiding in the meatloaf)!

I highly recommend using double metal liners, they hold up well with the meat, and if you want to re-heat leftovers, you can simply take the metal part off and pop them in the microwave.

If you plan on making them and eating them right away, have the mashed potatoes ready so when the meatloaf is cooked, you can top and eat! I piped them with a pastry bag, but cutting the corner off of a ziplock bag would work, or even using an ice cream scoop.