Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf Bites
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 20 bites
⚖️ Kcal (per bite): 150 kcal
🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 20 bites
⚖️ Kcal (per bite): 150 kcal
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Breadcrumbs | 1/2 cup |
| Milk | 1/4 cup |
| Large egg | 1 |
| Small onion, finely chopped | 1 |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 teaspoon |
| Ketchup | 1/2 cup |
| Mustard | 1 tablespoon |
| Grated cheddar cheese | 1/2 cup |
| Fresh parsley, chopped (additional for garnish) | 1/4 cup |
Directions
- 1. Preheat and PrepPreheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- 2. Mix the Meatloaf IngredientsIn a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until all ingredients are well combined (do not overmix).
- 3. Form the Stuffed BitesTake a small portion of the meat mixture, flatten it in your hand, place a small amount of **cheddar cheese** in the center, and then mold the meat around the cheese to form a ball. Place the seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining meat and cheese.
- 4. Prepare the GlazeIn a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and mustard. Brush this savory-sweet glaze mixture generously over the top of each meatloaf bite.
- 5. BakePlace the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the meatloaf bites are cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F or 71°C) and the glaze is caramelized.
- 6. ServeGarnish with additional chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.