Maple Meatloaf Muffins

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.

2. 2

   Place the water and a steamer basket in a medium-size cooking pot over high heat. Bring the water to a boil.

3. 3

   Place sweet potatoes in the basket, cover, and steam for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes easily break apart with a fork. Drain remaining water. Let potatoes cool.

4. 4

   In a food processor, place the cooked sweet potatoes, bacon, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and maple syrup. Process into a thick paste.

5. 5

   Place the meat in a large bowl, add the sweet potato mixture, and combine well.

6. 6

   Gently spoon 1/3 cup of the meatloaf mixture into each of 12 muffin cups.

7. 7

   Bake on the middle rack for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through.

8. 8

   Remove cooked meatloaf muffins and repeat with remaining meatloaf mixture.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.