Brown Sugar Glazed Meatloaf Cupcakes
These Homemade Brown Sugar Glazed Meatloaf Cupcakes are a fun, individual-sized twist on a comfort food classic. Moist and flavorful with a hint of sweetness, they’re topped with a rich brown sugar ketchup glaze that caramelizes perfectly in the oven. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or your favorite side dishes for a dinner that’s both kid-friendly and crave-worthy.
Ingredients 🛒
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced into small pieces
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- ¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup ketchup (for meat mixture and glaze)
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
- Non-stick cooking spray
