Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites
Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bringing together savory meatloaf and gooey cheese in a bite-sized format. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual family dinners, these delightful morsels are easy to prepare and even easier to devour. Each mini meatloaf is packed with flavor, featuring a cheesy surprise at the center that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (12 bites) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese (cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture into your hand and flatten it. Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center and wrap the meat around it to form a ball; place in the muffin pan.
- Optional: Brush each ball with extra ketchup or BBQ sauce before baking.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F or 71°C). Garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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