I've been wanting to make these "cupcakes" for so long for sooo many reasons:
1) They are genius for trying to get finicky kids to try something new.
2) They do a fine job of dressing up an otherwise boring old meatloaf.
3) They are great for on-the-go eaters like dads or kids running out the door for softball or hockey practice in the evening.
4) They are so versatile; make them using beef, pork, turkey, chicken or any other ground meat you choose desire.
5) You can choose purple potatoes for purple frosting, yams for orange frosting or puree a roasted beet and add to white potatoes for a bright pink hue.
6) They are perfect party fare for little ones. Have you ever tried to get 8-10 kids to stop playing and sit down for dinner while hosting a dinner party? If not, I'm here to tell you it is NOT easy.
7) Their shock value and cuteness are unparalleled.
8) Aren't reasons 1-7 enough? Get to cookin'!
I used ground pork and purple potatoes this time, but once my kids get used to them I think I'll try using white potatoes with pureed peas {green frosting!} to really complete the classic meatloaf dinner I grew up with.