September 26, 2014

Meaty...Cupcakes???

Today I will show you how to make Meaty Cupcakes. What are Meaty Cupcakes, you ask? These savory treats are meat loafs shaped into muffin tins, frosted with mashed potatoes, and garnished with a dollop of creamy butter, thus resembling cupcakes. Sounds good, eh? Let's begin!!!


1. Line a muffin tin with baking cups. I like to use foil ones so it doesn't stick. Then, preheat oven  to 400 degrees. Now we'll make the meatloaf.

2. Combine ground beef (1 pound), a half cup oats, a quarter cup milk, a half teaspoon salt, a quarter teaspoon pepper, and a half teaspoon Worcestershire sauce into a bowl. Crack egg and add to the bowl, then mix with your hands. Make sure that you wash your hands thoroughly before and after.

3. Shape meatloaf into muffin tin. Check that the tops are flat. Put into preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Now to prepare the instant mashed potato "frosting". Prepare potatoes according to directions on the package.

4. Take meat loaf out of the oven. Let the potatoes cool. Scoop mashed potatoes into a piping bag. (if you don't have one you can use a Ziplock bag.)

5. Pipe onto "cupcakes" in a swirl. Garnish with a dollop of butter. Enjoy!




Here are the ingredients you shall need.
I use instant mashed potatoes to keep prices low,
but for an extra fresh taste, use homemade.

September 13, 2014

Welcome To Dessert For Dinner!!!

Welcome to Dessert for Dinner! Here you will find recipes on how to turn dessert treats (cupcakes), into delicious meals or snacks that'll trick your child into eating veggies. 
Example: Chili-filled corn muffins with mashed potatoes in the form of icing. Top with a  veggie smily face. 
Thank you for trying Dessert for Dinner. I hope to hear from you soon!