We eat with our eyes, and if you make food fun, kids are likely to enjoy it, too! This recipe is a perfect example. My son Kai adores savory food. He doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth, and when I asked him what he wanted for his birthday cake last year, he said meatloaf. So I made him these meatloaf cupcakes. (Because both my other son, Micah, and I have a sweet tooth, I also made my Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake from The Ketogenic Cookbook, making everyone happy!)
Ingredients
For Garnish
- Guacamole or sour cream
- 6 cherry tomatoes
How to Make It
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 6-well jumbo cupcake pan with coconut oil or butter.
- In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together the ground beef, eggs, cheese, salsa, cilantro (if using), taco seasoning, and garlic. Form the mixture into six 3-inch balls and place in the wells of the cupcake pan.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove from the oven and top with guacamole or sour cream for the frosting and a cherry tomato!
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 430 kcal Calories from Fat: 268.2 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 29.8 g 85% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 1.2 g 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g 2% |
Protein 39.2 g 78% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |