{"id":1595,"date":"2023-05-10T19:01:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T19:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/index.php\/2009\/04\/22\/sloppy-joes-mashed-potato-cups\/"},"modified":"2023-05-10T19:01:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T19:01:29","slug":"sloppy-joes-mashed-potato-cups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/sloppy-joes-mashed-potato-cups\/","title":{"rendered":"Sloppy Joes &#038; Mashed Potato Cups"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>There&#8217;s a certain kind of magic that happens in the kitchen, especially when a wave of inspiration takes over. You look at your muffin tin, not just as a baking tool, but as a vessel of creativity, ready to transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary meals.<\/p>\n<p>Ever found yourself marveling at the sheer versatility of this humble kitchen companion?<\/p>\n<p>Well, I certainly have.<\/p>\n<p>Let me share with you an innovative recipe that has emerged from my love for my muffin tin &#8211; a delightful twist on classic comfort food, Sloppy Joes &amp; Mashed Potato Cups.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/sloppy-joes-mashed-potato-cups\/#Origins\" title=\"Origins\">Origins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/sloppy-joes-mashed-potato-cups\/#Why_you_will_love_this_recipe\" title=\"Why you will love this recipe\">Why you will love this recipe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/sloppy-joes-mashed-potato-cups\/#Tips\" title=\"Tips\">Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/sloppy-joes-mashed-potato-cups\/#Serving_Suggestions\" title=\"Serving Suggestions\">Serving Suggestions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/sloppy-joes-mashed-potato-cups\/#Substitutions\" title=\"Substitutions\">Substitutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/sloppy-joes-mashed-potato-cups\/#Equipment\" title=\"Equipment\">Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/sloppy-joes-mashed-potato-cups\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins\"><\/span>Origins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Originally, this dish started as a humble Shepherd&#8217;s Pie, a comforting blend of meat and potatoes that has warmed homes for generations. But, one fateful evening, with leftover Sloppy Joe meat and a glaring lack of buns, a new idea was born. We merged the hearty flavors of the Sloppy Joe with the comforting creaminess of Shepherd&#8217;s Pie, and the Sloppy Joe Shepherd&#8217;s Pie was born. From there, it was a short leap to these bite-sized, muffin tin miracles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_will_love_this_recipe\"><\/span>Why you will love this recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;re going to adore this recipe for its comfort, convenience, and undeniable deliciousness. It&#8217;s a fun, creative twist on traditional dishes that brings a dash of excitement to your regular meal rotation.<\/p>\n<p>The individual portions are perfect for freezing, making this recipe a fantastic meal-prep solution for those busy weeknights.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, who doesn&#8217;t love a good Sloppy Joe, especially when it&#8217;s nestled inside a cozy mashed potato cup?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips\"><\/span>Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The trick to perfecting these savory cups lies in the consistency of your mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n<p>Aim for a denser texture that will hold up well in the muffin tin and provide a sturdy base for your Sloppy Joe filling.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, while scooping out these delicious cups, remember, they&#8217;re not meant to be perfect. Embrace the rustic, homemade look \u2013 it&#8217;s part of their charm!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Serving_Suggestions\"><\/span>Serving Suggestions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Serve these delightful cups as an appetizer for a casual get-together or as a main course with a side of crisp green salad. They&#8217;re also a hit at children&#8217;s parties, with their fun, easy-to-eat format and familiar, comforting flavors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Substitutions\"><\/span>Substitutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The recipe is quite flexible. You can substitute the sloppy joe meat with leftover roast or ground turkey. If you&#8217;re looking for a vegetarian option, consider using a plant-based meat substitute. Also, feel free to swap out sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment\"><\/span>Equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All you need for this recipe is a muffin tin, a pot for boiling potatoes, and a masher.<\/p>\n<p>Simplicity at its best!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What type of cheese should I use?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A mild cheddar or Colby jack works well with the flavors of this dish, but feel free to use your favorite melty cheese.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I freeze these?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Absolutely! Just let them cool, then freeze them on a lined cookie sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to freezer bags for easy, individual servings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-7526\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"7526\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-noh2\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/p4224814-4-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"p4224814\" \/><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wprm_print\/7526\" style=\"color: #444444;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #777777;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link 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5px\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Snack<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Sloppy Joes<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-7526-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"7526\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3 \u2013 3 1\/2\u00a0<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sloppy joe meat (leftovers, homemade, made with sauce from a can \u2013 whatever you prefer)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">potatoes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sour cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salt &amp; pepper to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Shredded or sliced cheese<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-7526-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"7526\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7526-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cube potatoes and boil until tender; drain. Return potatoes to pot. Mash with butter. Stir in sour cream, salt &amp; pepper. The potatoes will be much heavier than regular mashed potatoes, but that helps them stick together better in the cups.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-7526-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Grease muffin tins (this will probably make about 12 \u2013 18 cups). Press about 2 -3 tablespoons of mashed potatoes into each muffin cup, leave a hollow spot in the center. Add about 1\/4 c. sloppy joe mixture into each potato cup. Cover each cup with cheese and bake at 350 degrees about 15 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and everything is heated through.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>Note:<\/em>\u00a0It is easiest to scoop these out with a spoon. They will not come out like perfect little cups, but rather like mounds. If you want to freeze these, just scoop them out onto foil lined cookie sheets and freeze until frozen. Then transfer to freezer bags.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a certain kind of magic that happens in the kitchen, especially when a wave of inspiration takes over. You look at your muffin tin, not just as a baking tool, but as a vessel of creativity, ready to transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary meals. Ever found yourself marveling at the sheer versatility of this &#8230; <a title=\"Sloppy Joes &#038; Mashed Potato Cups\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/sloppy-joes-mashed-potato-cups\/\" aria-label=\"More on Sloppy Joes &#038; Mashed Potato Cups\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4439,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","wpupg_custom_link":[],"wpupg_custom_link_behaviour":[],"wpupg_custom_image":[],"wpupg_custom_image_id":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[],"modified_by":"Kate","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1595"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1595"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1595\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8293,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1595\/revisions\/8293"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1595"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1595"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1595"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}