Potato Meatloaf Cups Recipe

Name: Potato Meatloaf Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: a1 small sweet potato, thinly sliced with a mandolin; aA1/4 cup melted butter or ghee; asalt, to taste; a1A1/2 pounds italian sausage; aA1/2 red bell pepper, diced; aA1/4 white onion, minced; a1 egg; For the sauce; a1 cup tomato sauce; a2 tablespoons homemade pesto; a2 large basil leaves, minced; asalt, to taste

Servings: persons

a1 small sweet potato, thinly sliced with a mandolin
aA1/4 cup melted butter or ghee
asalt, to taste
a1A1/2 pounds italian sausage
aA1/2 red bell pepper, diced
aA1/4 white onion, minced
a1 egg
For the sauce
a1 cup tomato sauce
a2 tablespoons homemade pesto
a2 large basil leaves, minced
asalt, to taste

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1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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2.Thinly sliced sweet potato with a mandolin.
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3.Lightly brush each slice of sweet potato on both sides with ghee and place 4 on top of each other in a 12 cup muffin tin. Repeat with all 12 cups then sprinkle with salt on top.
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4.Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the edges of the sweet potato begin to curl up.
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5.While sweet potatoes bake, mix together italian sausage, bell pepper, onion and egg until well combine.
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6.Once sweet potatoes are done cooking, use an ice cream scoop to scoop a large spoonful of the sausage mixture into each cup then press down to flatten out. Repeat with all cups.
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7.Turn heat down to 375 degrees and bake for 20 minutes.
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8.While baking, mix together sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and let simmer on low until meatloaf cups are done cooking.
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9.Top each one with sauce. Eat up!

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: a1 small sweet potato, thinly sliced with a mandolin, aA1/4 cup melted butter or ghee, asalt, to taste, a1A1/2 pounds italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Potato Meatloaf Cups falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Potato Meatloaf Cups

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Variations & substitutions

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